How Long to Read Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition by Billy Mernit

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”—Alexa Junge, writer and producer of Friends Revised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old. Whether you’re a first-time screenwriter, an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, or a professional wanting to explore the latest genre trends, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning and innovative script will take you step by step from “meet cute” 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 getsparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more. Written in a refreshingly accessible style and updated and expanded to recognize the contributions of a fresh generation of romantic comedies, this newly revised 20th Anniversary edition of Writing the Romantic Comedy features case studies drawn from beloved romantic classics such as When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie, and The Lady Eve to modern-day favorites including Hitch, (500) Days of Summer, Bridesmaids, and Silver Linings Playbook. Field-tested writing exercises are also included, guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration.

How long is Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition?

Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition by Billy Mernit is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition?

Writing The Romantic Comedy, 20th Anniversary Expanded and Updated Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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