The Hollywood Standard - Authoritative Guide Provides Instructions For Filmmaking

The Hollywood Standard - Screenwriting Basics Instruction Book

Do you want to know the success formula that makes a gripping screenplay? Get ready with a paper and pen, because The Hollywood Standard has it all! Yes, it is one of the screenwriting books, which takes you to the wordy side of the Lala Land, Hollywood! If you are one good writer and want to polish your screenwriting skills, read on to know why it is a must-buy!

Christopher Riley's 'The Hollywood Standard' is one of the best screenwriting books you will ever find. It is simple, accurate, and authoritative. It guides you to write a Hollywood standard storyline. 

However, it is quite obvious because the author himself is one of the renowned Hollywood screenwriters. Being a BAFTA and the prestigious Emmy nominated writer, Riley has documented every element that adds to making a good screen script. 

The book is written in clear language with examples to make you understand each point it tries to convey. No matter if you are starting or are a professional looking around for a good reference, The Hollywood Standard can easily be your de facto go-to book. 

It explains the formatting of a scene, be it a simple one or a complex emotionally packed one, in detail and in easy to understand language. 

The latest version of the book was published in January 2009. The 208-page long book emphasizes the importance of small details in scenes. You can start out writing scripts with more confidence once you read the book.

It also gives tips and tricks to avoid formatting mistakes that may weaken your writing. The USP of this book is that it has some quick formatting guidelines for instant messages, text messages, email exchanges, and caller ID.

It makes it different from other screenwriting books, like 'Save the Cat' and 'The Screen Story' that focus more on the theoretical part of screenwriting techniques.