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Paperback. In this work, Lajos Egri examines a play from the inside out, starting with the heart of any drama: its characters. For it is people - their private natures and their inter-relationships - that move a story and give it life. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: CBV; DSG; GBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 141 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1972
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780671213329
ISBN
9780671213329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.24

Paperback. Plot must be as much about the emotions of the characters as it is about the events of the story. This book gives this message and teaches screenwriters how to integrate plot, characterisation and exposition to make stories compelling. Using examples from movies, it demonstrates how the plot springs naturally from the characters. Num Pages: 208 pages, b/w throughout. BIC Classification: CBV; CJCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580650700
ISBN
9781580650700
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.34

Hardback. Num Pages: 272 pages, 27 illus. BIC Classification: CBV; DSB; JFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231149907
ISBN
9780231149907
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.29
€ 63.58

Paperback. Using clear, readable prose, conceptual artist and poet Kenneth Goldsmith's manifesto shows how our time on the internet is not really wasted but is quite productive and creative as he puts the experience in its proper theoretical and philosophical context. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBV; JFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 123 x 24. Weight in Grams: 176.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062416476
ISBN
9780062416476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.66

Paperback. A lively and informative 'how to' on writing erotica by a published author. Num Pages: 82 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 214 x 7. Weight in Grams: 106.
Publisher
John Hunt Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782794301
ISBN
9781782794301
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.30

Paperback. Suitable for freelancers writers, this title offers practical advice - to help them work more efficiently and make more money for their work - that falls into five basic areas: marketing; efficiency; management; relationships; and, balance. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 214 x 16. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599635491
ISBN
9781599635491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.06

Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 210 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; HPCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 28.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691610337
ISBN
9780691610337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. The author of this book guides the reader through developing journal writing to use as a therapeutic tool. The book includes advice on working with individuals, facilitating a therapeutic writing group, proposed clinical applications, practical techniques, useful journal prompts, exercises and case vignettes. Series Editor(s): Bolton, Gillie. Series: Writing for Therapy or Personal Development. Num Pages: 224 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW; MQTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106906
ISBN
9781843106906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.40

Paperback. .
Publisher
Creative Essentials
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843445074
ISBN
9781843445074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.30

Paperback. Deals with the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats - including Terry Rossio ("The Pirates of the Carribbean" franchise), Aline Brosh-McKenna ("Morning Glory"), Bill Marsilii ("Deja Vu"), Derek Haas & Michael Brandt ("Wanted") and Antwone Fischer ("Antwone Fischer"). Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: CBVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 264. Insider Secrets from Hollywood's Top Writers. 272 pages. Deals with the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats - including Terry Rossio ("The Pirates of the Carribbean" franchise), Aline Brosh-McKenna ("Morning Glory"), Bill Marsilii ("Deja Vu"), Derek Haas & Michael Brandt ("Wanted") and Antwone Fischer ("Antwone Fischer"). Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: CBVS. Dimension: 140 x 216 x 19. Weight: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Adams Media
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440527890
ISBN
9781440527890
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.57

Paperback. This invaluable collection of essays by published novelists focuses on the journey of writing a first novel. Writers generously offer their insight and advice on the joys and challenges that new authors of fiction will inevitably encounter along the way. A literary agent and a publisher add their own professional perspectives. Editor(s): Stevens, Karen. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CBV; DSK. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230290822
ISBN
9780230290822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.93

Paperback. The aim of this book is to get you writing. It's full of inspiration, tips and writing exercises for anyone who wants to write children's fiction. Included are tips from other published writers. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 147 x 15. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845285067
ISBN
9781845285067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. If you dream of being a writer, why not learn from the best? In Your Creative Writing Masterclass you'll find ideas, techniques and encouragement from the most admired and respected contemporary and classic authors. Num Pages: 320 pages, B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 390. Featuring Austen, Chekhov, Dickens, Hemingway, Nabokov, Vonnegut, and More Than 100 Contemporary and Classic Authors - Advice from the Best on Writing Successful Novels, Screenplays and Short Stories. 320 pages, Illustrations. If you dream of being a writer, why not learn from the best? In Your Creative Writing Masterclass you'll find ideas, techniques and encouragement from the most admired and respected contemporary and classic authors. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: CBV. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 26. Weight: 394.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857885781
ISBN
9781857885781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.92

Paperback. From coming up with ideas that will fly, to overcoming procrastination, to guiding you through the publication process - no other book on writing offers such a wide-ranging and practical coaching approach. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 354. From Concept to Character, from Pitch to Publication - Everything You Need to Know About Writing Novels, Non-fiction, New Media, Scripts and Short Stories. 256 pages. While you can buy any number of books on how to write novels, screenplays, short stories, articles, memoirs and poetry, few offer the comprehensive coaching approach of Your Writing Coach. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: CBV; CBW. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight: 356.
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Second
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857885774
ISBN
9781857885774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580087407
ISBN
9781580087407
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.41

Paperback. Practical guidance, advice and tips to make your Young Adult Fiction writing stand out and get noticed. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
John Murray Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473607071
ISBN
9781473607071
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.44

Paperback. Through essays and practical tasks, this book aims to stimulate creativity so that the reader becomes familiar with their own strengths. Including the author's journey from writer's block back to productive work, this book takes the reader across America from New York to New Mexico. It is for those on the path to creativity. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 22. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141018690
ISBN
9780141018690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138935976
ISBN
9781138935976
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.86

Paperback. Helps writers foster a strong sense of independence, of being and thinking on their own, of becoming both disciplined and self-evaluative in order to accomplish for themselves what others seek out in classroom groups. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 466.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc United States
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9781582975368
ISBN
9781582975368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.59

Paperback. Most novelists attempt to writer their first novels in small snatches of time-a few hours here, a few hours there. Making Time for Story is designed to accommodate this writing approach, featuring a combination of exercises, how-to instruction, and motivational passages to keep writers moving forward every time they sit down to write. Num Pages: 272 pages, 50 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc United States
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781599639215
ISBN
9781599639215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.47

Paperback. Takes us on a journey to the heart of storytelling, revealing that there truly is a unifying shape to narrative forms - one that echoes the fairytale journey into the woods and, like any great art, comes from deep within. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: APFA; APFD; APTD; APTX; CBVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141978109
ISBN
9780141978109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. 140 pages. Poetry Masterclass is more than just a reference book, it is also a supremely practical handbook including well over a hundred creative writing ideas for teachers, students and fledgling poets. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: CBV; DSC. Dimension: 130 x 200 x 12. Weight: 174.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Greenwich Exchange
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906075583
ISBN
9781906075583
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.42

paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: APFD; APTD; CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 13. Weight in Grams: 160. Very good copy showing minor age and shelfwear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
POCKET ESSENTIALS U.K.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0025896
ISBN
9781904048312
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.12

Paperback. For students and writers alike, a brilliant guide to the craft of writing by the National Book Award-winning author of Spartina. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393351248
ISBN
9780393351248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.37

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