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  • The Playwright's Guidebook

    by Stuart Spencer ...
    A concise guide to playwriting to awaken creativity, from a playwright who has taught the subject for over a decade."If you want to be a playwright, here's your bible." —David Lindsay-Abaire, author of Fuddy Meers and Wonder of the WorldDuring the more than ten years that Sturt Spencer has taught playwriting, he has struggled to find an effective handbook for his courses. Although most of the ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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    Structure, Character, How and What to Write

    by Stephen Jeffreys ...
    For over two decades, Stephen Jeffreys's remarkable series of workshops attracted writers from all over the world and shaped the ideas of many of today's leading playwrights and theatre-makers. Now, with this inspiring, highly practical book, you too can learn from these acclaimed Masterclasses.Playwriting reveals the various invisible frameworks and mechanisms that are at the heart of each and ... Read more

    $26.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Dramatic Writing

    Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives

    by Lajos Egri ...
    Learn the basic techniques every successful playwright knows! Amid the hundreds of "how-to" books out there, there have been very few which attempted to analyze the mysteries of play construction. Lajos Egri's classic, The Art of Dramatic Writing, does just that, with instruction that can be applied equally well to a short story, novel, or screenplay.Examining a play from the inside out, Egri ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Secret Life of Plays

    by Steve Waters ...
    A guide to the hidden workings of plays and the trade secrets that govern their writing - by the acclaimed playwright Steve Waters.Drawing on a wide range of drama, both historical and modern, Waters takes the reader through the key elements of dramatic writing – scenes, acts, space, time, characters, language and images – to show how a play is more than the sum of its parts, with as much inner ... Read more

    $22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Art of Creative Writing

    The Classic Guide to Writing Fiction

    by Lajos Egri ...
    “One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.”—Chicago TribuneGo beyond Stephen King’s On Writing to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. The Art of Creative Writing is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of ... Read more

    $10.49 USD

  • Into the Woods

    A Five-Act Journey Into Story

    by John Yorke ...
    An analysis of the fundamental narrative structure, why it works, the meanings of stories, and why we tell them in the first place.The idea of Into the Woods is not to supplant works by Aristotle, Lajos Egri, Robert McKee, David Mamet, or any other writers of guides for screenwriters and playwrights, but to pick up on their cues and take the reader on a historical, philosophical, scientific, and ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Writing Screenplays That Sell

    The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals

    by Michael Hauge ...
    Required reading for all screenwriters, t he most complete guide available on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting for movies and television."No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story." —Will Smith, actorFor more than twenty years, Writing Screenplays That Sell has been hailed as the most complete guide available on the art, craft, ... Read more

    $20.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Negative Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Flaws

    by Becca Puglisi, Angela Ackerman ...
    Series Book 2 - Writers Helping Writers Series
    Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story’s supporting cast. So how can writers figure ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Story Physics

    Harnessing the Underlying Forces of Storytelling

    by Larry Brooks ...
    Learn how to make your story soar!In the physical world, gravity, force, and other elements of physics govern your abilities and can be utilized to enhance your every movement. In the world of writing, story physics can be harnessed in much the same way to make your novel or screenplay the best it can be. In Story Physics, best-selling author Larry Brooks introduces you to six key literary forces ... Read more

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  • Elements of Fiction Writing - Conflict and Suspense

    by James Scott Bell ...
    Ramp up the tension and keep your readers hooked! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to spice up your story, move your plot forward, and keep your readers turning pages. Expert thriller author and writing instructor James Scott Bell shows you how to craft scenes, create characters, and develop storylines that harness conflict and suspense to carry your story from the first word to the ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Writing 21st Century Fiction

    High Impact Techniques for Exceptional Storytelling

    by Donald Maass ...
    Capture the minds, hearts, and imaginations of 21st century readers!Whether you're a commercial storyteller or a literary novelist, whether your goal is to write a best-selling novel or captivate readers with a satisfying, beautifully written story, the key to success is the same: high-impact fiction. Writing 21st Century Fiction will help you write a novel for today's readers and market, filled ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Plot Whisperer

    Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master

    by Martha Alderson ...
    Discover how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage your audience with this ultimate guide to writing.When it comes to writing bestsellers, it’s all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down—but you don’t have to be one of them. With this book, you’ll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers—one scene ... Read more

    $2.99 USD