Just finished Christy Marx's book and wow, it's like having a seasoned pro whispering industry secrets in your ear. Five stars all the way!
What I love most is how she debunks the 'magical inspiration' myth. Writing is WORK, people! Her no-nonsense approach to professional storytelling is refreshing.
The practical advice on script formatting, deadlines and teamwork is gold. As someone who's worked in Flash animation, I can confirm everything she says about tough industry standards is 100% accurate.
It's not about creative formulas - this book gives you the real day-to-day toolkit. The sections on what bosses expect from writers in animation, comics AND games? Priceless insider knowledge.
Already applying her methods to my work and seeing results. My scripts are tighter, my pitches sharper. If you're serious about writing professionally in any of these fields, don't walk - run to get this book!