Description |
234 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
1. Ideas -- 2. Understanding Genres -- 3. Hooks -- 4. Plotting -- 5. Characters -- 6. Goals -- 7. Writing in Scenes -- 8. Systems and the Status Quo -- 9. Conflict -- 10. Theme and Subplot -- 11. Pace -- 12. Structure and Rewriting -- 13. Fourteen Steps to Writing your Story -- App. Writing a Book Proposal |
Summary |
Drawing on Provost's proven philosophies, Rubie examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to fulfilling climaxes. Through advice, exercises and an outstanding array of examples, you'll learn to create gripping narratives powered by strong characters. You'll discover the secrets of sequencing, of weaving subplots into rich stories, of manipulating story pace to increase conflict, tension and surprise |
Notes |
Includes index |
Subject |
Authorship.
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Author |
Provost, Gary, 1944-
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LC no. |
98011454 |
ISBN |
0898798094 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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