Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 28, 2008 Type: User Review |
A great book for Beginners
This book is perfect for beginners. It uses simply, practical words. Contains a glossary of terms. Displays an example of a breakdown, beat sheet, and Act. It's a straight forward book. Tells the ups and the downs of the business in both America...
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 24, 2007 Type: User Review |
Crafty and Wise
Alex Epstein's CRAFTY TV WRITING is a terrific new book full of great advice about the craft of episodic writing and insights into the business of television (and I'm not just saying that because he quotes liberally from me and my blog). If I...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 13, 2007 Type: User Review |
Great!
This book was amazing. I read it in one day, and it was really interesting. A lot of real world examples, which was extremely helpful. And this guy is clearly a huge Joss Whedon fan, which made reading it all the more enjoyable!
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 26, 2007 Type: User Review |
Excellent
I've read many books on writing for film and television, and this is one of the best. What I like most about Alex Epstein's style is that it is immensely, if not compulsively, readable. His advice is practical and straightforward, and he...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 05, 2006 Type: User Review |
A solid writer's manual that covers all the bases
Experienced professional television screenwriter and story editor Alex Epstein presents Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box, a solid writer's manual that covers all the bases. From the hidden structure of TV series, to turning great story...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 18, 2006 Type: User Review |
Buy this now if you want a tv gig
I own both of Alex's books and I have to say that this is my favorite. What you'll get with this book is straight talk with workable examples. His take is fresh and his comments are clear.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 22, 2006 Type: User Review |
100% helpful
Great book. I've worked on a few late night shows, and Alex's blog and book have helped me shape my spec and move into scripted work. If you're getting ready to go to meetings, this book will give you the right language to use so you don't sound...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 15, 2006 Type: User Review |
just what you need to know.
I just finished my compulsive three-day read of "Crafty TV Writing" after following Epstein's blog for quite some time. The same things I like about his blog are totally on display here: straightforward, no-nonsense, right-to-the-point advice...
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5.00/5 |
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