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Title: Examples Don't Work
Review: As a thirty-year (successful) script writer and scriptwriting prof, I always check the new books. This one was disappointing. It simply does not address basic script structure to the degree people need.Mr. Field also uses far too many examples in his book. When examples are used, students tend to "lean" on them, and eventually (consciously or not) imitate them.Once a person understands the basics of proper script structure (not lay-out, which is entirely different), he or she can then write something completely original . . . and saleable.Try Louis Catron. I started with him, and recommend him to all my students, even though I've written my own books. Catron is simply the best.
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