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Becoming a Writer Staying a Writer - J. Michael Straczynski - BN
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- 9781950665884
- Book Title
- Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer : the Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
- Item Length
- 9in
- Publisher
- BenBella Books
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Genre
- Self-Help, Référence, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Personal & Practical Guides, Film / Screenwriting, Personal Growth / Success
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 10.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 230 Pages
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2021 Best Indie Book Award - Writing In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, "The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying a writer. New York Times bestselling author and British Academy Award nominee J. Michael Straczynski knew he wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child. What he didn't know was how to actually become, or stay, a writer. Now, he's giving fellow writers the comprehensive guide he wishes he had all along, personalized tips and techniques that can't be found in any other book on writing. Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer culls from Straczynski's more than thirty years of experience writing for film, television, books, and comics. Designed for writers in any stage of their career, this quirky, insightful and often humorous book provides an inside look at these industries with advice and wisdom covering such topics such as: - What fledgling writers need to know to improve and sell their work--and avoid wasting valuable time - Tips for experienced writers who want to get to the next level - Staying disciplined when writing is your day job - Why writers should never wait for inspiration - Story-planning strategies that don't kill your spontaneity - Expert techniques for effective, memorable world-building - How to get an agent and survive the writer's journey in more personal relationships - Revising and editing with precision - When and how to reinvent yourself as an artist Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer includes Straczynski's unique, tried-and-true methodologies that will help storytellers sharpen their work so that it's polished and ready for publication. Part toolbox and part survival guide, this book will be an indispensable guide throughout your entire writing career, offering fresh and practical insights every step of the way.
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BenBella Books
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1950665887
ISBN-13
9781950665884
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14050400046
Product Key Features
Book Title
Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer : the Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Personal & Practical Guides, Film / Screenwriting, Personal Growth / Success
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Self-Help, Référence, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
230 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
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Lc Classification Number
Pn151.S87 2021
Table of Content
CONTENTS Introduction: Why This Book? 1 BECOMING A WRITER In Which We Discuss Murdered Typewriters, Lost Loves, and the Writing Impulse 7 Who Are You? Version 1.0 21 Writing for the Workshop 27 Sanding It Down 35 Building Characters and Worlds 43 Muse-Ings 55 You Can't Sell an Idea 63 Shark Alert! 71 Hearing Voices 81 Finish the Damned Thing 87 Hills, Valleys, and the Refractory Period 93 Questions of Intent 99 How to Build a Monster in Three Easy Lessons 105 To the University or College Student 113 Systems of Creation 121 Making Time 131 Value Added 135 STAYING A WRITER Who Are You? Version 2.0 141 Nota Bene 143 Agents of Darkness 151 Imposter Syndrome 161 Annnnd Here's the Pitch 167 Several Hundred Words About Writer's Block 177 Turning It Upside Down 183 Two for the Price of Fun 189 What's in the Box? 195 The Thick Plotens 199 Living (or at Least Surviving) the Writing Life 205 Concluding Thoughts: Touching the World 215 Acknowledgments 221 Index 223 About the Author 229
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2020-049063
Dewey Decimal
808.02023
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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