books about: dramatic
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Dramatic
How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques For Dramatic Storytelling
James N. Frey
St. Martin's Press
, 1994
Like a writing class
As I mentioned in my review for How to Write a Damn Good Novel I, this book transports you into a writing class. The way the author lays out the concepts and principles for writing fiction is very easy to understand, and it is backed up with examples that actually ...
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling (How to Write a ...
James N. Frey
St. Martin's Press
, 1987
It's like taking a writing course
I really want to write a novel, but of course I am not a writer at all. Therefore, I started searching for a book that could provide me with a little orientation on how to start writing a novel, and I decided to purchase this book. It was the BEST decision I could ...
Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography
Michael Grecco
Amphoto Books
, 2006
wonderful peek into the world of reknowned pro photographer
This book is everything I had hoped. I wanted to see how the "big guys" get such gorgeous shots. It's true that just owning an expensive dSLR does not make you a professional, it takes practice, lots of photo shoots, and, most importantly, an eye for creativity. ...
Art Of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives
Lajos Egri
bnpublishing.com
, 2007
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!
This novel is the perfect place to start for beginners. Although it references mostly plays and screenwriting, the guidelines set forth by Egri can be applied to any type of writing. Be sure to take plenty of notes!
Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom
Judy Herr
Delmar Cengage Learning
, 2007
Great
This book is a great resource for teachers. It has wonderful ideas in it.
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?: Leading a Great Enterprise through Dramatic Change
Louis V. Gerstner
Collins Business
, 2004
What Life at the Top is Really Like--As Told By a Superb Leader
Having spent twenty-three years in management before I became an entrepreneur, I recognize that moving from one side of the desk to the other side may be the longest journey a professional person ever makes. When we shift into a leadership spot, not only do we find ...
The Purposeful Primitive: Using the Primordial Laws of Fitness to Trigger Inevitable, Lasting and Dramatic ...
Marty Gallagher
Dragon Door Publications
, 2008
Fantastic resource for beginner or long time Iron devotee
A book on the crossroads of bodybuilding, power-lifting, and fat loss, by an accomplished lifter, coach and writer with over forty years of experience in the game. Mixed feelings about this book. Short form: I highly recommend it to a range of audiences, despite my ...
The Promise of Energy Psychology: Revolutionary Tools for Dramatic Personal Change
David Feinstein
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Donna Eden
, ...
Jeremy P. Tarcher/The Penguin Group
, 2005
I Gave it to All my Friends for Christmas
The title says it all. I found this book at the library several months ago, brought it home and began using EFT on myself. Not long after, I ordered six copies -- one for myself and five for my friends as Christmas gifts. I used EFT on Sunday to remove a friend's ...
French Braid Quilts: 14 Quick Quilts with Dramatic Results
Jane Miller
C&T Publishing
, 2006
French Braid Quilts
Excellent book!! I saw the book before I purchased it. There are many wonderful color pictures showing examples of the patterns. Love this book! You would love it too.
Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction
Jon Franklin
Plume
, 1994
Finally, something that makes sense to me
After several tries with other well-reputed books, this is the first that has truly conveyed to me a clear understanding of how to write for story. Indeed, when I read this for the first time, I found it difficult at times to focus on Franklin's words, finding myself ...
The Power of the Dark Side: Creating Great Villains, Dangerous Situations, & Dramatic Conflict
Pamela Jaye Smith
Michael Wiese Productions
, 2008
Amazingly insightful
As a video game designer, writer and sometimes-actor, I found Inner Drives to be incredibly useful in outlining stories and breathing life into complex protagonists -- and now Ms. Smith has outdone herself. Though stories in general can come in many different forms, ...
Freeing Shakespeare's Voice: The Actor's Guide to Talking the Text
Kristin Linklater
Theatre Communications Group
, 1993
Absolute necessary for the Shakespearean Scholar
The master teacher Kristin Linklater has written a user-friendly, brilliant book on her approach to Shakespeare's language. Anyone interested in reading or performing Shakespeare shouldn't be without it.
Documentary Storytelling, Second Edition: Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films
Sheila Curran Bernard
Focal Press
, 2007
Outstanding Resource
Whether a practitioner of the craft or someone who enjoys viewing non-fiction films, Documentary Storytelling is an invaluable resource. Sheila Curran Bernard's award-winning experience in the genre shines in this extremely practical book. From casting to treatments to ...
Broadway: The American Musical
Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon
Bulfinch
, 2004
Great Book
If you're into theatre, this book is a must-have! You won't find any other book that gives you such a detailed and accurate history of Musical Theatre. The pictures are great and the reading is outstanding!
Twelve Angry Men: A Play in Three Acts
Reginald Rose
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Sherman L. Sergel
Dramatic Pub., 1983
an amazing dramatic experience
Based on Reginald rose's teleplay, which then became an Academy Award nominated film, TWELVE ANGRY MEN is dynamite listening. The cast is stellar, including Dan Castellaneta (remembered for the voice of Homer Simpson); Jeffrey Donovan (to be seen in Sundance's Come ...
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