Screenwright:
the craft of screenwriting
an electronic screenwriting course
by Charles Deemer
Reviews & Testimonials
Excerpts from reviews and letters about the book:
- "If you are interested in writing screenplays, I cannot recommend this course
highly enough....For the first time (to my knowledge) the "book" is written for
the way one works rather than expecting one to follow the author's suggested line of
thought....I was prompted to go back and do further work on one of my screenplays which I
had thought finished. How do you put a price on that? Charles has done a superb job
compiling as much as one needs to know to write a screenplay. It is a trove of information
and guidance. Just add your own story." Cam Eason, The Book Nook (complete review).
- "the remarkable electronic book on Screenwriting...Screenwright has everything that
you would expect in a well written screenwriting work book....Although there is plenty of
meat in its twelve chapters, as a quick aide memoire it excels because you can so quickly
access a piece of information at your desktop when you need it....Screenwright is a fresh
approach to helping your screenwriting and one that deserves consideration from everyone
starting out." John Hopson, Virtual
Screenwriter at London Screenwriters Workshop (complete review).
- "Especially for newcomers to screenwriting, Charles Deemer's book can help shorten
a long and often painful learning curve. And what the heck -- maybe those of us who have
managed to write a few scripts via the 'forest' method can soak up some of the best
lessons of the 'trees.'" Si Dunn at Cyber Film School (complete review).
- "The book is designed like a course, and takes the approach that the reader is
basically a beginner. Every step is explained in detail, and nothing is over-looked. ... Screenwright
presents a self-contained screenwriting course that anyone can use. It is structured
unlike any other screenwriting book -- due mostly to the fact that it is an electronic
(html) book." Christopher Wehner, Screenwriters Utopia (complete review).
- "highly recommended...remarkable, ground-breaking screenwriting tutorial." Screaming in the Celluloid Jungle
(full review upcoming).
- "...this book is [for] someone who is about to start their first screenplay - or
someone who has started but found the process frustrating, unrewarding and
mystifying....An unusual and innovative approach to teaching screenwriting." And
in a second post: "...the strength of Screenwright is that it presents
fledgeling writers with a range of options, within which to explore their own personal
approach to screenwriting.... this book is ideal for those just dipping into the big pool
of screenwriting." Chris Owen on misc.writing.screenplays newsgroup.
- "Clearly, Mr. Deemer knows his subject, has a great passion for it and wants to
share his knowledge. Also, the teacher is very kind to his students." Wendy Jane
Henson, Hollywood Scriptwriter.
- "an extraordinary book that promises to become the bible of screenwriting for the
novice. And that's not an exaggeration!" -- StoryCraft Fiction Writers Page
- "He takes alot of the various theories and puts it all in one text. He also takes
into account that different people write in different ways. Lots of examples, plus he
actually writes a screenplay within the pages of the text, applying the things he's
talking about. If I could only choose one resource, this is the one I'd get. It's well
worth the money." B.E., college screenwriting professor.
- "Screenwright is fantastic. It is the most complete tool that I've seen."
T.M., Screenwright purchaser.
- "I loved your book. I have read many books on the subject of Screenwiting and yours
is one of the best I've seen. It's very comprehensive, easy to follow, and I love the
format. I think that it's a great way to present material. Thanks so much for writing
it." S.P., Screenwright purchaser.
- "I got up this morning, started working on my screenplay and realized I have a
first draft!... Using Screenwright has been an invaluable experience! Thank you."
K.M., Screenwright purchaser.
- "I am in the middle of your most wonderful Screenwright course. You did a
magnificent job on it! Thank you." B.L., Screenwright purchaser.
- "I am very impressed by the depth and effort you put into it. Good job!" J.S.,
Screenwright purchaser.
- "Since I recieved [sic] your tutorial I have been unable to sleep, eat or do
anything else, but read and work on my script. I have my ideas pretty much thought out,
but since reading your material, I have found a new fire for writing it." S.K., Screenwright
purchaser.
- "I love your software; it's concise and to the point." E.W., Screenwright
purchaser.
- "I've been "playing" with Screenwright, and I love it -- especially the
use of hypertext. It's extremely easy to learn how to use. I ESPECIALLY like your
technique of enabling us to look over your shoulder as you develop a screenplay."
B.G., Screenwright purchaser.
- "I think your course is great." L.R., Screenwright purchaser.
- "...my high approval. It is a great distillation of knowledge." C.E.,
screenwriter.
- "What a stupendously successful effort. You know, in many ways it's better than
most of the screenwriting classes I took way back when in the UCLA film program. I am
totally blown away..." K.M.E., screenwriter.
- "Very cool." B.M., screenwriter
- "Kudos!" -- L.J., screenwriting teacher
- "I wish to thank you for your wonderful course, and for being aware of the needs of
us poor Forest People. This is the first help I have found anywhere that allows me to get
right into writing, while learning the boring stuff that is also required. Somehow it
seems logical rather than boring, once I have been allowed to write myself out. ...I was
beginning to think there was something wrong with me, because everything else I read
seemed so difficult to assimilate, but now I know it was just that I couldn't see the
forest for the trees." J.G., screenwriting student.
- "Just checked out the contents of your book, Screenwright - Wow! What a
comprehensive listing - Syd Field eat your heart out!" - J., screenwriting student
- "I've been sitting here studying your Screenwright book. Very interesting and
informative. It's user friendly and in plain English. My only complaint is that it's
addicting!" N.O.B., screenwriting student
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