Books

As a screenwriter, I decided to expand into writing books, from screenwriting how-to’s to prose stories. It’s always good to experiment and work in different formats. So here are my book projects.

Books

The Young Screenwriter’s Guide (2024)

The Young Screenwriter’s Guide is an introduction to screenwriting basics, designed to engage and educate young readers. The guide covers important topics such as the three-act structure, script elements, the Hero’s Journey, and other key concepts in a simple and understandable manner. By utilizing the knowledge in the guide, you will be able to write your first short film script in no time at all!

“The Young Screenwriters Guide” is perfect for the new writer! This book covers every detail of writing a script and lays it out in simple terms, which makes it great for kids. It’s a fast, easy read and I highly recommend it for the new writers, the young writers, and the mature writers wanting to brush up on the details of writing. Kudos to Mr. Santiago for writing a book that is easy to understand.
DENISE GOSSETT, FESTIVAL FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF SHRIEKFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL

Finally, for beginning to seasoned writers, The Young Screenwriter’s Guide provides a how-to approach guiding the writer from the very first step to the final act of shooting the film. Edward Santiago fills the pages with sound advice from his experience about the trade and the real-world. Writers and teachers of writing will find this book invaluable.
J. ALBA, WRITER, EDUCATOR

With simple prose, clear examples and exercises along the way, Edward Santiago lays out an easy-to-follow roadmap for the aspiring screenwriter.
Jason Tostevin, Filmmaker

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