Page One: ‘Booksmart’ (2019)

Written by Emily Halpern & Sarah Haskins and Susanna Fogel and Katie Silberman

Here is a movie version of the scene:

I have a fun little formula: Narrative Voice = Genre + Style. What we see here on Page One of Booksmart is a clear elucidation of the Narrative Voice present throughout this fantastic script. Genre = Comedy. Style = Funny. Very funny.

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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