Very informative. Doesn't teach you how to write a ...
355624
Very informative. Doesn't teach you how to write a screenplay. It gives you advice as to how to play the game.
2034818
This book is filled with amazing advice/tips to improve your writing. I really enjoyed this book, it was quite interactive  and conversational, it doesn't feel like a "how-to" book, that's a big plus for me. I loved that this book answered some myths about writing and writers. It's filled with tips on how to improve your writing, and how to overcome some of the obstacles you run into when you're writing, like the writer's block. A very enjoyable and informative read.
765418
A very informative and well written book. The man knows his subject, but does not go so far into theory as to lose the average reader.
3423280
This was not a thrilling book by any means, but it was informative. I read it in little chunks so I could get through it.
3639937
Good book that teaches you the very basics of the business, and it could help you think of some interesting film ideas.

It contains little to no information on actual screenwriting, how to write dialogue or even how to draw up an interesting scene. But if you think you have all that stuff down, then give this a read. It was fun and moves pretty fast.
1064200
This book was awesome! This was a very informative book that was well-written and easy to read. It took me less than a half day to read, but afterward, I was very informed of all the publishing options out there and understood the benefits and considerations of all of them. I tried researching this topic on my own (which is how I came across the book), but all of the info I found is scattered and sporadic at best. The author condenses the info you need to know into one source, and it's obvious that he used these tactics and tips in his own writing experience.

I'm currently working on self-publishing a book and I will be using this as my guideline. Many thanks to the author!
1612077
Written by a journalist. Not too extreme this way or that. No mommy shaming. Informative. She's not trying to sell you her philosophy.
3045110
Well written and very informative.  The things some of us don't know about American history!
393594
Good information. Good guide. Don't expect any one book to make you an author. It takes lots of work, writing, editing, rewriting, editing, rewriting again. Keep it up. Set a goal for a minimum # of words that you will write every day, with a minimum of 500 or you just won't be writing enough to learn and grow and complete anything.
401825
Excellent scientific writing. Very informative.
434390
the book was very informative. i learned a lot. but it took me forever to get through it. very technical. don't try to read it if your tired!  the the information is worth the effort.
1218396
Read this book a few weeks ago and found it not only extremely interesting but also informative. Easy quick one sitting read. As a result, inspiration came to jump back into the writing "game." If you have interest in writing a book, don't do it until you read this up to date and contemporary approach.
4010902
VERY INFORMATIVE. I learned a lot from this book, after being thrown right into a job that I knew nothing about.  This was VERY helpful!
1292293
Enjoyable to read ... and very informative.  For musicians and non-musicians alike.
973403
Sobering account of what it takes to write creative non-fiction. Gutkin gives numerous examples of how to get your information and knowledge through, via stories, scenes and characters. Not to forget intimate details.
4569594
Very Informative for anyone not familiar with this culture.
3022184
I ordered this book as a requirement for college however going through and reading it, I should have bought it a while ago. No, it don't have everything you need to know, but I will tell you, it has ever you you need to know to make yourself a better writer. And NO, please don't take my writing skills as an example to how this book works cause honestly, I'm not trying to properly write right now. Anywho, I recommend it to those who need to become better writers and not professionals.