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Aristotle'S Poetics For Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets From The Greatest Mind In Western Civilization
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An insightful howto guide for writing screenplays that uses Aristotle's great work as a guide.Long considered the bible for storytellers, Aristotle's Poetics is a fixture of college courses on everything from fiction writing to dramatic theory. Now Michael Tierno shows how this great work can be an invaluable resource to screenwriters or anyone interested in studying plot structure. In carefully organized chapters, Tierno breaks down the fundamentals of screenwriting, highlighting particular aspects of Aristotle's work. Then, using examples from some of the best movies ever made, he demonstrates how to apply these ancient insights to modernday screenwriting. This userfriendly guide covers a multitude of topics, from plotting and subplotting to dialogue and dramatic unity. Writing in a highly readable, informal tone, Tierno makes Aristotle's monumental work accessible to beginners and pros alike in areas such as screenwriting, film theory, fiction, and playwriting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters? A: The book focuses on using Aristotle's Poetics as a guide for writing screenplays, breaking down the fundamentals of storytelling and plot structure.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Tierno, who presents Aristotle's teachings in a user-friendly manner for screenwriters.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters published? A: The book was published on August 21, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 191 pages.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in screenwriting? A: Yes, the book is written in an informal tone that makes Aristotle's concepts accessible to both beginners and experienced writers.
- Q: Does the book provide examples from films? A: Yes, Michael Tierno uses examples from some of the best movies to illustrate how Aristotle's insights can be applied to modern screenwriting.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including plotting, subplotting, dialogue, and dramatic unity.
- Q: Is this book recommended for fiction writers or playwrights? A: Yes, it is useful for anyone interested in storytelling, including fiction writers and playwrights, as it applies Aristotle's principles broadly.