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“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 an...more
Published July 31st 2001 by Harper Perennial (first published September 1st 2000)
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Jun 05, 2011London Mabel rated it it was amazing
Recommended to London by: Jennifer Crusie
If you write romantic comedy, even novels, this is a great book on dialogue, sex scenes, pacing etc. His chapter on theme was the best I've read from any book on writing. He also analyzes a few movies, which was helpful, and I like his 7 point plot structure. I highly recommend it, and would suggest supplementing it with the Popcorn Dialogue podcasts by Jennifer Crusie and Lucy March (Lani Diane Rich.)
Jan 18, 2013Janet Henderson rated it really liked it
Love this book. But then I also love old romantic comedies and wish Katherine Hepburn was still around! That said, it's a great book for giving you insight into the romantic comedy genre. I don't even think you have to be a writer to enjoy it. Some of the behind the scenes info into movies like When Harry Met Sally and Tootsie are really very good. Plus, it's so well written that it's fun to read no matter what your reason. If you're a writer - all the better as, unlike some books on writing, th...more

Writing The Romantic Comedy

Thus far the my favorite screenwriting book. I'm not saying the best, but certainly my favorite. Although it focuses on the romantic comedy, it has content applicable to all genres.
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Dec 27, 2009Theresa rated it really liked it
A very readable, engaging book, more broad than deep.
This book was a well-rounded overview of the romantic comedy genre, and an excellent reference book for those interested in writing within that category.
I did find it was a little too focused on all-too-specific run-of-the-mill rom-coms at times, neglecting to mention the history and conceptual birth of the cross-genre, or it’s different takes around the world, instead favouring more modern (at least when this book was written) American titles and their construction. I also would have appreciat...more
Sep 18, 2017Rebecca rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Happening upon Mernit's book in the local library, I picked it up about a month ago. I've been working on a novel, not a screenplay, but at some point I realized that the pacing and style I was going for was similar to a romantic comedy.
It's fabulous. Mernit breaks things down carefully, uses many accessible examples, and writes it all with humor and a contagious enthusiasm. I highly recommend this book, not just for screenwriters, but for others who write with a strong emphasis on human relati...more
Nov 06, 2017Tara L. Campbell rated it really liked it

Writing The Romantic Comedy By Billy Mernit

A good guide for all types of fictional romantic comedy, not just the screenplay. So much of the genre right now focuses on the titillating or the slapstick/immature that it's hard to critically examine how a successful rom-com works. Mernit uses examples starting back with silent classics through to the early 00s that helps writers understand what makes an audience love the story. I highly recommend this for any writer who is interested in character development and interaction, especially if it...more
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Feb 20, 2017Lex Hogan rated it it was amazing
I'll take a leap and say this book is highly underrated. Because I'd never heard of or been recommended this book in all my years of writing student-hood, and it's a shame. It's extremely insightful and makes some truly refreshing points on not only the rom com genre, but also the general points of writing like crafting dialogue and thinking differently about your story's imagery. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their craft-- NOT just the rom com writers.
A wonderful companion for any film writer or novelist. Romance threads all subplots of other fiction genres. So if an author wants to convince readers that their stories of love or lust are authentic - be they happy ending or stories of love lost or unrequited love, then this book is a must-read.
Jan 11, 2007Jenn rated it liked it

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I took Billy Mernit's class at UCLA and later, bought this book but never read it. It's basically the class in book form. It can't hurt if you are interested in the romantic comedy but it won't change your life.
Jan 21, 2014Roland Denzel rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
What a fun and interesting book on writing a romantic comedy screenplay. Of course, now I have to go write one.
I loved how many of my old favorite films (and some new faves) were used as examples, broken down, and analyzed.
I was feeling a little stuck writing my latest novel and this helped perk up the old creative juices. Highly recommend!
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