You need more than a blank sheet of paper to succeed in this business...

You need a step by step guide if you want to give your screenplay a fighting chance.

Books

If you're going to buy only one other book about screenwriting (besides my ebook, Hollywood Scriptwriting), I can heartily recommend a book that is profound, inspiring, and easy to read - the industry "bible" of storytelling:

"The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Storytellers & Screenwriters,"
by Christopher Vogler.

Click the book's photo to purchase any of these books from Amazon.

Other valuable reference books are:

"Making A Good Script Great," by Linda Seger
"The Comic Tool Box," by John Vorhaus
"Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting," by Syd Field
"How to Write a Movie in 21 Days," by Viki King
"The Art of Dramatic Writing," by Lajos Egri
"Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting," by William Goldman
"Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting," by Robert McKee
"The Writer Got Screwed (But Didn't Have To): A Guide To The Legal And Business Practices Of Writing For The Entertainment Industry," by Brooke A. Wharton
"Reel People Finding ourselves in the movies" by Howard m. Gluss, PH.D. with Scott Edward Smith
"500 Ways To Beat The Hollywood Script Reader: Writing The Screenplay The Reader Will Recommend," by Jennifer Lerch

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Dear Sandy,

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for writing such a helpful book. I have read other script-writing books and tried to apply the techniques they suggested, but there always seemed to be something missing and I could never grasp the concept enough to do anything with what the author was “teaching”. Now, after reading just a few pages of your book things are finally starting to “click” into place. I have a 1 page synopsis, written in the present tense that (to me) flows perfectly. What a great feeling! ....I will finally complete the script that I have wanted to write for many years now."

- Marlene B.

"Hi Sandy,

I recently purchased and downloaded your book on screenwriting and am really enjoying it. This is the best book on the subject I've read so far. It is clear,concise and covers all the important areas of screenwriting. I've gone through some of the exercises and would like to know your thoughts on my idea. Can we schedule a quick pitch appointment? I think this would be most helpful. Thanks."

- Ralph H.

"Dear Sandy,

...I am midway through your book on how to turn a story idea into a good screenplay, and I can't thank you enough for all the tips that I've read in your book so far. I recently got this story idea, based pretty much on a real-life happening, that I started to write down thanks to the hints you offer, because until now I was really "with hands tied" as to where and how I should start, and what things I should and should not do with the screenplay. I have read many other explanatory how-to books on this area, but none of them helped me as much as yours did..."

- Jacob G.

"Hi Sandy,

I am in the process of reading "HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT WRITING: HOW TO BIRTH YOUR IDEA INTO A BANKABLE SCREENPLAY". There is a plethora of books/articles etc. out there, but in my opinion, yours is head and shoulders above the rest. The publication is informative and very enjoyable to read...
Thanks, Sandy!"

- Robert S.

"Brilliant, masterful, I appreciated your comments...You have a positive outlook and that is much appreciated. You have added fuel for the imagination and I am ready to go to work..."

- Ken P.

"Sandy,
The scriptwriting book you wrote is clear and also inspiring to me. I
just had to send you this thank you note.

You write really well...Very good stuff.

...You have packed so much practical experience into [these]...pages...I have started some sketches of stories. I'm motivated. One hour per day. Same time every day. You've helped me to know where I am going.

Thank You So Very Much,

- Neil K.