Title
Character, Scene, and Story: New Tools from the Dramatic Writer's Companion (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing),Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
Will Dunne first brought the workshop experience down to the desk level with The Dramatic Writers Companion, offering practical exercises to help playwrights and screenwriters work through the problems that arise in developing their scripts. Now writers looking to further enhance their storytelling process can turn to Character, Scene, and Story.Featuring fortytwo new workshoptested exercises, this sequel to The Dramatic Writers Companion allows writers to dig deeper into their scripts by fleshing out images, exploring characters from an emotional perspective, tapping the power of color and sense memory to trigger ideas, and trying other visceral techniques. 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. And those who are just beginning to write will find the guidance they need to discover their best starting point. The guide is filled with hundreds of examples, many of which have been developed as both plays and films.Character, Scene, and Story is fully aligned with the new edition of The Dramatic Writers Companion, with crossreferences between related exercises so that writers have the option to explore a given topic in more depth. While both guides can stand alone, together they give writers more than one hundred tools to develop more vivid characters and craft stronger scripts.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Character, Scene, and Story'? A: The book focuses on enhancing the storytelling process for playwrights and screenwriters by providing practical exercises that help develop characters, scenes, and narratives.
- Q: How many exercises are included in the book? A: The book features forty-two new workshop-tested exercises designed to help writers deepen their script development.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in playwriting? A: Yes, 'Character, Scene, and Story' is suitable for beginners, offering guidance to help them discover effective starting points for their scripts.
- Q: Does the book align with any other resources? A: Yes, it is fully aligned with the new edition of 'The Dramatic Writer’s Companion,' providing cross-references between related exercises.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: Can this book help with existing scripts? A: Absolutely, writers with scripts already in progress can utilize the exercises to think deeper about their characters and storylines.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Character, Scene, and Story'? A: The author of the book is Will Dunne.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on October 9, 2017.
- Q: What type of writing techniques does the book cover? A: The book covers various writing techniques, including emotional exploration of characters, the use of color, sense memory, and other visceral techniques.
- Q: Is there a troubleshooting section in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a troubleshooting section to assist writers in addressing problem scenes.