How to tell a story : the secrets of writing captivating tales

The renowned Gary Provost and his colleague Peter Rubie show readers how to transform their fiction, nonfiction or screenplay idea into a tale sure to find an audience. Abstract: A guide to writing dramatic narrative which includes exercises and examples. Read more... The Renowned Gary Provost And His Colleague Peter Rubie Show Readers How To Transform Their Fiction, Nonfiction Or Screenplay Idea Into A Tale Sure To Find An Audience. 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. Peter Rubie And Gary Provost. Includes Index. The renowned Gary Provost and his colleague Peter Rubie show readers how to transform their fiction, nonfiction or screenplay idea into a tale sure to find an audience. To catch the elusive yellow elephant, a young girl must utilize two raisins, three cakes, a pair of tweezers, a telescope, her uncle, and her imagination in this romp through the absurd. Full-color illustrations. A guide to writing dramatic narrative which includes exercises and examples. The renowned Gary Provost and his colleague Peter Rubie show readers how to transform their fiction, nonfiction or screenplay idea into a tale sure to find an audience. Examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to climaxes, to create gripping narratives with strong characters for fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays