No ordinary guide to plotting, this handbook centers on the principle that character is key. “The character is not something added to the scene or to the story,” writes Dunne. “Rather, the character is the scene.
Character, Scene, and Story
The guide also includes a troubleshooting section to help tackle problem scenes. Writers with scripts already in progress will find they can think deeper about their characters and stories.
The Architecture of Story
This new book from the author of The Dramatic Writer's Companion approaches some of the same issues as its predecessor but from a slightly different angle.
A Companion to Television
The essays cover a myriad of topics and theories that have led to television’s current incarnation, and predict its likely future.
Story Structure Architect
Story Structure Architect is your comprehensive reference to the classic recurring story structures used by every great author throughout the ages.
The Subversive Copy Editor
See copy editors"?) The book includes helpful sections on e-mail etiquette, work-flow management, prioritizing, and organizing computer files. One chapter even addresses the special concerns of freelance editors.
The Cambridge Companion to Harold Pinter
This volume examines the wide range of Pinter's work (including his recent play Celebration). The first section of essays places his writing within the critical and theatrical context of his time, and its reception worldwide.
A Companion to J. R. R. Tolkien
This is a complete resource for scholars and students of Tolkien, as well as avid fans, with coverage of his life, work, dominant themes, influences, and the critical reaction to his writing.
Introduction to Play Analysis
In this indispensable companion to any theatre class in which scripts are read and interpreted, Pritner and Walters offer five sequential levels of reading designed to lead to a deep understanding of the text.
The Cambridge Companion to English Renaissance Drama
This new edition of the Companion provides updated information about the principal theaters, playwrights and plays of the most important period of English drama, from 1580-1642.
Write to TV
This new edition has been updated to include: Tips and techniques from industry vets Jay Leno, Norman Lear, Paul Haggis, David Magee, Susan Rovner, Tal Rabinowitz, Jonathan Littman, Peter Jankowski, Steve Stark, and Doug Herzog that you can ...
A Companion to Restoration Drama
The three sections of the volume address the diverse aspects of Restoration Drama.
