A tight, well-crafted book outlining the techniques applied to writing the Great American novel, the blockbuster screenplay or any other area of storytelling one might wish to pursue.
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I was born in Seattle, WA, graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Washington. In 1963, I moved to Los Angeles, eventually opening my own entertainment public relations business. I began writing professionally in the 1970s, starting with books about movies and movie stars, and then graduated to stage plays, screenplays and novels. I've directed for both stage and screen, and also taught several college-level writing courses. My motto: Take all viable opportunities that come your way, because you never know where they will lead.
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An excellent reference for the new or intermediate writer.,
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This review is from: The Art of Storytelling: How To Write A Story....Any Story (Paperback)
Many books on writing try to cover so much material that they offer little practical advice. Michael Druxman keeps his work focused. This easy to read and understand guide to writing is one of the best books on writing I've ever seen. For the beginner, Druxman offers simple and direct advice on story structure. The intermediate or advanced writer will find practical business advice in the later chapters of the book. This is a great resource and a great value to boot.
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This review is from: The Art of Storytelling: How To Write A Story....Any Story (Paperback)
This is a very different and interesting approach to understanding the structure of a story. I would gladly suggest friends buy their own, I'm keeping mine! LOL
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Good Storytelling a Must,
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This review is from: The Art of Storytelling: How To Write A Story....Any Story (Paperback)
I am new at the art of screenwriting. When searching for some basic information about story telling, I rifled through my mom's library and found "The Art of Storytelling" by Michael B. Druxman. I immediately liked the humor and intelligence of the author, but what made me really get with this book was the attention to simply stating the facts and getting on with the essence of storytelling. Making it complicated would have turned me off, but Mr. Druxman is wise to keep it simple. One thing that cools me on a movie is the lack of a real story. In my earliest reviews of movies (a school project), I noticed one thing that stands out as the most important element for a good time at the movies. You can have all the special effects, all the laughs, all the fascinating characters, all the flashy, attention-getting gimmicks in the world, but without a good story, told in solid, basic structure, you lose my interest. It's really the story that's important. I've found myself totally engaged in the quietest and simplest film experiences because the movie tells a good story. Sometimes the simplest, well-structured story, is the most awesome experience. Michael B. Druxman showed me how to write a good story and I am grateful for his book. It's sound advice gave my first screenplay effort the kind of quality that excites agents. I got one!
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Storytelling. It dates back to prehistoric times when fables were recited by tribe elders around campfires and men etched drawings on cave walls. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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The Godfather, The Maltese Falcon, Black Rock, Bad Day, Civil War, Sam Spade, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, John Book, Keaton's Cop, Cheyenne Warrior, John Dillinger, Scarlett O'Hara New!
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Storytelling. It dates back to prehistoric times when fables were recited by tribe elders around campfires and men etched drawings on cave walls. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first turning point Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Godfather, The Maltese Falcon, Black Rock, Bad Day, Civil War, Sam Spade, Humphrey Bogart, Spencer Tracy, Cary Grant, John Book, Keaton's Cop, Cheyenne Warrior, John Dillinger, Scarlett O'Hara New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- What Happens Next?: An Introduction to Screenwriting by Charles Deemer on page 63, and page 261
- The Independent Film and Videomaker's Guide, Second Edition (Michael Wiese Productions S.) by Michael Wiese in Back Matter
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