In Adaptation Charlie Kaufman (Nic Cage) finds he must relearn how to be a screenwriter

The Most Important Thing All Screenwriters Must Read

Most ‘how to write a screenplay‘ books exploit novice screenwriters. These books and blogs do not

Richard Cosgrove
Sep 7, 2018 · 15 min read

One of the questions people new to screenwriting frequently ask more experienced writers is, “What books should I read to learn to write screenplays?”

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Freelance writer and copy editor. Expect fortnightly pieces about screenwriting (mainly) and mental health (sometimes). Want to republish? Please email me.

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