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From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant in Bringing Up Baby to the sexy repartee of Shakespeare in Love, romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age. Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the ba From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant in Bringing Up Baby to the sexy repartee of Shakespeare in Love, romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age. Dragon Burn Serial Mac Look. Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from 'cute meet' all the way to 'joyous defeat.'

You'll learn the screenwriting secrets behind some of the funniest scenes ever written; how to create characters and dialogue that set the sparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more. Writing the Romantic Comedy features case studies drawn from beloved romantic comedies such as When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie, and The Lady Eve, as well as field-tested writing exercises guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration. Love this book. But then I also love old romantic comedies and wish Katherine Hepburn was still around! That said, it's a great book for giving you insight into the romantic comedy genre. I don't even think you have to be a writer to enjoy it. Some of the behind the scenes info into movies like When Harry Met Sally and Tootsie are really very good.

Plus, it's so well written that it's fun to read no matter what your reason. If you're a writer - all the better as, unlike some books on writing, th Love this book. But then I also love old romantic comedies and wish Katherine Hepburn was still around!

That said, it's a great book for giving you insight into the romantic comedy genre. I don't even think you have to be a writer to enjoy it. Some of the behind the scenes info into movies like When Harry Met Sally and Tootsie are really very good. Plus, it's so well written that it's fun to read no matter what your reason. If you're a writer - all the better as, unlike some books on writing, this one is actually useful. I hope you do too! A good guide for all types of fictional romantic comedy, not just the screenplay.

So much of the genre right now focuses on the titillating or the slapstick/immature that it's hard to critically examine how a successful rom-com works. Mernit uses examples starting back with silent classics through to the early 00s that helps writers understand what makes an audience love the story. I highly recommend this for any writer who is interested in character development and interaction, especially if it A good guide for all types of fictional romantic comedy, not just the screenplay. So much of the genre right now focuses on the titillating or the slapstick/immature that it's hard to critically examine how a successful rom-com works. Mernit uses examples starting back with silent classics through to the early 00s that helps writers understand what makes an audience love the story. I highly recommend this for any writer who is interested in character development and interaction, especially if it involves romance.

From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant in Bringing Up Baby to the sexy repartee of Shakespeare in Love, romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age. Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from 'cute meet' all the way to 'joyous defeat.'

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