27 Essential Principles of Story: Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, from Shakespeare to South Park Contributor(s): Rubin, Daniel Joshua (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1664460810 ISBN-13: 9781664460812 Publisher: Workman Publishing Co. Inc OUR PRICE: $40.49 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: August 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing - Authorship - Performing Arts | Storytelling |
Dewey: 808.02 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.8" W x 5.5" (0.50 lbs) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Seven lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists, storytellers, filmmakers, graphic designers, and more Author Daniel Joshua Rubin unlocks the secrets of what makes a story work and then shows how to understand and use these principles in your own writing. The result is "an invaluable resource" (Publishers Weekly, starred review), offering priceless advice like: Escalate risk, with an example from Pulp Fiction, Write characters to the top of their intelligence, from the Eminem song "Stan,"Earn transformations, from Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, andAttack your theme, from The Brothers Karamazov.Insightful, encouraging, filled with attitude, and, as Booklist puts it, "perfect for any writer looking to ensure their stories operate and resonate at the top of their potential," this audiobook gives contemporary storytellers of all kinds a lifeline of inspiration and relatable instruction. |