--- product_id: 346248917 title: "Overfall Presss The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction" brand: "erik bork" price: "19122CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/346248917-overfall-presss-the-idea-the-seven-elements-of-a-viable store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Overfall Presss The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction **Brand:** erik bork **Price:** 19122CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Overfall Presss The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction by erik bork - **How much does it cost?** 19122CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/346248917-overfall-presss-the-idea-the-seven-elements-of-a-viable) ## Best For - erik bork enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted erik bork brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Overfall Presss The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #145,837 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #29 in Screenplays #41 in Screenwriting (Books) #247 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (918) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.51 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1732753016 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1732753013 | | Item Weight | 8.7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 226 pages | | Publication date | September 5, 2018 | | Publisher | Overfall Press | ## Images ![Overfall Presss The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yankwY0vL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars IDEA *by S***L on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 7 January 2022* The idea is one the book I consider in the domain of screenplay as the new generation lense. A lense through which future writers can look through so as to generate more ideas and new approach of film writing. It soo short and soo efficient. Everything is so breifly explained with a lot of facilities that any curious reader can easily learn from it.The main idea "PROBLEM" that it defends for me is just an explicit explaination of great books in screenplay domain made simple by Mr Erik Bork the author.Punishing should be a Relatable story which should have a kind of Originality while being Believable with Life Altering circumstances related in an Entertaining and Meaningfully way.It's a book to be read by all aspiring writers even though I would have expected more in it on dialogue, structures and etc ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE IDEA *by N***S on Reviewed in Brazil on 17 December 2018* EXCELENTE livro impresso. COMO OUTROS CASOS, li até madrugada sentindo o prazer do cheirinho de livro e do barulhinho delicado do folhear das páginas e do direito de riscar e personalizar do jeito que eu quiser - o que nunca jamais será igualado por livros e-book - que NÃO COMPRO. Uma biblioteca de qualidade e história para filhos, netos e outros jovens da família tem livros impressos, não livros invisíveis. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideation Instruction for Screenplay and Novel Writing *by は***ん on Reviewed in Japan on 5 August 2019* The craft aspects of the book were applicable. Three particularly memorable, applicable parts stood out to me as clear-cut positives1.) The approach the author takes in the introduction, describing why and where it's difficult breaking through, the importance of the logline, and the general challenge in the industry of getting noticed. He answers questions on a lot of writers' minds, and he sets out to solve the PROBLEM -- an acronym for key elements to a successful story -- in the chapters that follow.2.) The section titled "Sticking to the Audience's Ribs" is gold, listing specifically and explicitly ways in which an audience might emotionally react to a story or theme. These are all takeaways that make it very clear what it is we're trying to achieve, and provides a great basis for evaluating ideas.3.) The process of ideation is actionable. The basic principles listed out from page 208 -- "Note things that you like and are interested in, in the world and in other stories. Keep track of these" etc. -- aren't particularly novel or scientific, but they're presented in a way that leads believably to results: more ideas, habits and discipline in generating them, and ways to filter through the bad ones early. I appreciate the cut-and-dry approach.The one thing that hinders the message is a viewpoint permeating the text that "Writers almost never break in with a green-lit movie. Rather, breaking in means impressing a manager, an agent, or a producer with a script that likely won't even sell, let alone get made, but that puts them on the radar of the industry, gets them fans, and starts to give them some momentum toward future sales or employment." The realism comes from a good place, a position of setting expectations, but in the end, not all writers are seeking mere "momentum" or "future sales or employment." Point being: Some writers just have an idea (for a book, a movie, or a project), and their sole purpose is to get that idea out there in a consumable form, business-plan and long-term "career" be damned. I don't think the author does enough justice to the creation of singular, standalone pieces of art, whether that be an independent film, a breakthrough novel, or the successful completion of a personal project that may not even fit an existing medium. The idea of submitting ideas just to get employment isn't that appealing; writing a single, timeless piece of work can be the end goal, and that level of singularity isn't addressed with enough respect in this book.Having said that, I still found the book enjoyable and enlightening to read, and I'd recommend it to writers under the caveat that, like a TV series, it focuses a bit too heavily on building a career, or developing one's idea filter, rather than advancing an idea. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/346248917-overfall-presss-the-idea-the-seven-elements-of-a-viable](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/346248917-overfall-presss-the-idea-the-seven-elements-of-a-viable) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*