ISBN: 9781440348235 - the secrets of story: innovative tools for perfecting your fiction and captivating readers (16 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care about his story. We all hate that guy, right? But when you tell a story (any kind of story: a novel, a memoir, a screenplay, a stage play, a comic, or even a cover letter), you become the unwelcome storyteller. So how can you write a story that audiences will embrace? The answer is simple: Remember what it feels like to be that jaded audience. Tell the story that would win you over, even if you didn't want to hear it. The Secrets of Story provides comprehensive, audience-focused strategies for becoming a master storyteller. Armed with the Ultimate Story Checklist, you can improve every aspect of your fiction writing with incisive questions like these: .Concept: Is the one-sentence description of your story uniquely appealing? .Character: Can your audience identify with your hero? .Structure and Plot: Is your story ruled by human nature? .Scene Work: Does each scene advance the plot and reveal character through emotional reactions? .Dialogue: Is your characters' dialogue infused with distinct personality traits and speech patterns based on their lives and backgrounds? .Tone: Are you subtly setting, resetting, and upsetting expectations? .Theme: Are you using multiple ironies throughout the story to create meaning? To succeed in the world of fiction and film, you have to work on every aspect of your craft and satisfy your audience. Do both--and so much more--with The Secrets of Story.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care about his story. We all hate that guy, right? But when you tell a story (any kind of story: a novel, a memoir, a screenplay, a stage play, a comic, or even a cover letter), you become the unwelcome storyteller. So how can you write a story that audiences will embrace? The answer is simple: Remember what it feels like to be that jaded audience. Tell the story that would win you over, even if you didn't want to hear it. The Secrets of Story provides comprehensive, audience-focused strategies for becoming a master storyteller. Armed with the Ultimate Story Checklist, you can improve every aspect of your fiction writing with incisive questions like these: .Concept: Is the one-sentence description of your story uniquely appealing? .Character: Can your audience identify with your hero? .Structure and Plot: Is your story ruled by human nature? .Scene Work: Does each scene advance the plot and reveal character through emotional reactions? .Dialogue: Is your characters' dialogue infused with distinct personality traits and speech patterns based on their lives and backgrounds? .Tone: Are you subtly setting, resetting, and upsetting expectations? .Theme: Are you using multiple ironies throughout the story to create meaning? To succeed in the world of fiction and film, you have to work on every aspect of your craft and satisfy your audience. Do both--and so much more--with The Secrets of Story.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Ex-Library. …

Paper Back. Zustand: Used.

Zustand: Very Good. : Descubre las herramientas innovadoras para perfeccionar tu ficción y cautivar a los lectores con 'The Secrets of Story'. Este libro de Matt Bird, publicado por Writer's Digest Books, ofrece una guía completa de 360 páginas para mejorar tus habilidades narrativas. Disponible en formato de tapa blanda, es una valiosa adición para cualquier escritor que busque perfeccionar su oficio. EAN: 9781440348235 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: The Secrets of Story Autor: Matt Bird Editorial: Writer's Digest Books Idioma: en Páginas: 360 Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 2016.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Zustand: New. pp. 400.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 400 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care about his story. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV; DSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 246 x 37. Weight in Grams: 444. . 2016. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You've just boarded a plane. You've loaded your phone with your favorite podcasts, but before you can pop in your earbuds, disaster strikes: The guy in the next seat starts telling you all about something crazy that happened to him--in great detail. This is the unwelcome storyteller, trying to convince a reluctant audience to care about his story. We all hate that guy, right But when you tell a story (any kind of story: a novel, a memoir, a screenplay, a stage play, a comic, or even a cover letter), you become the unwelcome storyteller. So how can you write a story that audiences will embrace The answer is simple: Remember what it feels like to be that jaded audience. Tell the story that would win you over, even if you didn't want to hear it.The Secrets of Story provides comprehensive, audience-focused strategies for becoming a master storyteller. Armed with the Ultimate Story Checklist, you can improve every aspect of your fiction writing with incisive questions like these: Concept: Is the one-sentence description of your story uniquely appealing Character: Can your audience identify with your hero Structure and Plot: Is your story ruled by human nature Scene Work: Does each scene advance the plot and reveal character through emotional reactions Dialogue: Is your characters' dialogue infused with distinct personality traits and speech patterns based on their lives and backgrounds Tone: Are you subtly setting, resetting, and upsetting expectations Theme: Are you using multiple ironies throughout the story to create meaning To succeed in the world of fiction and film, you have to work on every aspect of your craft and satisfy your audience. Do both--and so much more--with The Secrets of Story.…

Zustand: New. Matt Bird has an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University. He developed these ideas on his popular blog, Cockeyed Caravan. He works as a screenwriter in Chicago, where he and his wife, Betsy, are raising two delightful little kids.You ve jus.