Writing a movie? There are a million books out there about how to write screenplays, on topics like developing characters, and creating realistic dialogue.
But this one does something few books do: it shows you how to format the screenplay.
If your screenplay is formatted wrong it will be rejected, it doesn't matter how good your writing is--they won't even read it without correct formatting.
Agents and producers don't just want to know that you can write, they want to know that you know the secret language of screenplays.
Formatting rules are very unique and specific for screenplays, and Reichman shares all the secrets.
Sure, you'll most likely be using a piece of software like Final Draft to write your screenplay.
But you won't know what to do with any of their bells and whistles without this book.
It's a great resource to keep next to your computer as you write your screenplay.
For example, do you know the difference between a montage and a series of shots? No? That's why you need this book.
Formatting is the focus of the book, but Reichman also throws in some tips for the writing process too.
A must-have for anyone writing a screenplay, especially first time writers.