27 essential principles of story : master the secrets of great storytelling, from Shakespeare to South Park
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New York : Workman Publishing, [2020].
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Book
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9781523507160, 1523507160
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xi, 372 pages ; 23 cm
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Published
New York : Workman Publishing, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9781523507160, 1523507160
Notes
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Includes index.
Description
"A modern and actionable guide to the fundamentals of writing compelling, well-crafted, authentic stories in any medium, with lessons illustrated by novels, plays, films, music, video games, and TV, and writers from Shakespeare and Dostoevsky to Quentin Tarantino and Eminem."--,Provided by publisher.
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"A master class of 27 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. Attack 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 book gives contemporary storytellers of all kinds a lifeline of inspiration and relatable instruction."--,book cover
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Rubin, D. J. (2020). 27 essential principles of story: master the secrets of great storytelling, from Shakespeare to South Park . Workman Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rubin, Daniel Joshua. 2020. 27 Essential Principles of Story: Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, From Shakespeare to South Park. Workman Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rubin, Daniel Joshua. 27 Essential Principles of Story: Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, From Shakespeare to South Park Workman Publishing, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rubin, Daniel Joshua. 27 Essential Principles of Story: Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, From Shakespeare to South Park Workman Publishing, 2020.
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