2023 EDIT: Part of my 2023 clear-up, of books I no longer like, or am no longer interested in, or remember well as standing out, or find as special anymore, or I otherwise will not miss.
Final Score: 3.5/5
Original Review:
A straightforward, no-nonsense and no-sentimentality book on how to write scripts. And how to write stories period.
'Teach Yourself Screenwriting' was my first scriptwriting book, and one that taught me that the craft of writing has to be polished and perfected over a long development duration in order to gain acknowledgement, just like every form of craft - you can't achieve goals by talent alone. Having an imagination is great, however you learn by DOING. Breaking the rules is fine as long as you know what those rules are to begin with.
It's harsh, but true. Learning and doing something to achieve your dreams should invigorate your creative spirit, not crush it due to "reality". For that reason - along with its information about plot and character archetypes, and famous, helpful quotes - 'Teach Yourself Screenwriting' gets four stars from me.
Final Score: 4/5
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