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Fantastic. A bible for writers. --Bookshelf
A wonderful combination of technical knowledge combined with the recognition that story must come from the heart of the individual. --Lorraine Faulkner - Story Seminar Delegate
A fresh, crisp and incredibly user-friendly method for anyone in the business of story and script development - highly recommended. --Marion Pilowsky - Film Producer - Sleuth
A wonderful combination of technical knowledge combined with the recognition that story must come from the heart of the individual. --Lorraine Faulkner - Story Seminar Delegate
A fresh, crisp and incredibly user-friendly method for anyone in the business of story and script development - highly recommended. --Marion Pilowsky - Film Producer - Sleuth
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Author, scriptwriter, story consultant and Ph.D scholar of story theory, David Baboulene, helps you to understand what makes stories that grip. With invaluable new thinking on subtext plus insights on story success from: Bob Gale: Legendary Hollywood scriptwriter and producer of the Back to the Future trilogy. Lee Child: 16 million Jack Reacher novels sold in 43 countries and 29 languages. Willy Russell: celebrated playwright and film maker of classics such as Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita, Blood Brothers... John Sullivan: television comedy writing legend - Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends... Simply a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how to turn ideas into stories that sell.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Sub-titling this book "A Writer's Guide" is spot on and, being a writer, a creative writing degree graduate and an avid reader, I think it is this and so much more. For many Mckee's "Story" has been the bible for screenwriters and those interested in crafting a compelling story, though like many 'bibles' it can be heavy going at times. Having read through Baboulene's book twice in as many weeks I found that 'The Story Book' is far more accessible with lessons, tips and ideas that are instantly applicable to the journeyman writer.
Baboulene quickly covers the essential ground but then digs into the nuances that I feel allow you to really tell (and sell) a story: driving narrative with subtext and the power of privilege. His innovative use of a well known film throughout the book gives an interesting structure and a great frame of reference to the ideas, techniques and narrative theories put forward. Personally I think it is this coupling of narrative idea with an established and very successful film that gives the book it's edge. Theory observed in action is so much easier to understand, especially when dealing with the subtleties and slipperiness of language.
This is a book about crafting the tale, about fleshing out character based narrative to the point where the story is compelling, absorbing and ultimately very satisfying. From the lessons learned in these pages my redrafts have liberated my characters to the point where their stories now leap from the page to page and scene to scene. I strongly recommend this to anyone working on their story craft in general or a current screenplay or novel.
Baboulene quickly covers the essential ground but then digs into the nuances that I feel allow you to really tell (and sell) a story: driving narrative with subtext and the power of privilege. His innovative use of a well known film throughout the book gives an interesting structure and a great frame of reference to the ideas, techniques and narrative theories put forward. Personally I think it is this coupling of narrative idea with an established and very successful film that gives the book it's edge. Theory observed in action is so much easier to understand, especially when dealing with the subtleties and slipperiness of language.
This is a book about crafting the tale, about fleshing out character based narrative to the point where the story is compelling, absorbing and ultimately very satisfying. From the lessons learned in these pages my redrafts have liberated my characters to the point where their stories now leap from the page to page and scene to scene. I strongly recommend this to anyone working on their story craft in general or a current screenplay or novel.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been on many creative writing courses and read several good texts on the subject. This book is outstanding. It is written in engaging style with real depth of story analysis. I particularly liked the practical examples throughout the book drawing the key points from literature and film. If you feel uncertain as to how to develop your story to its best potential the answers are here.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I purchased this on kindle and have to say it is one of the best books ever written on the subject. Ever. And I have read quite a few. I mean forget the reasonable price, this would still be worth buying if it cost £15.99. The author is not just a knowledgable writer but an effective teacher. The way subjects are broken down and explained really opens your eyes to all kinds of hidden depths involved in crafting a work of fiction.
Inside you will find a deep understanding of many different aspects of story building, with the kind of insight and analysis that a psychologist would bring to the subject. However, the book is not difficult reading. There are basic premises that are analyzed in great detail and complex thoroughness, and then very difficult aspects of storytelling that the author translates into easy, manageable concepts that will improve the way you both write fiction and understand it.
For anyone looking to learn the art of storytelling this book cannot afford to be missed. And for the ridiculously fair price - it's a brainy no-brainer.....Buy it.
Inside you will find a deep understanding of many different aspects of story building, with the kind of insight and analysis that a psychologist would bring to the subject. However, the book is not difficult reading. There are basic premises that are analyzed in great detail and complex thoroughness, and then very difficult aspects of storytelling that the author translates into easy, manageable concepts that will improve the way you both write fiction and understand it.
For anyone looking to learn the art of storytelling this book cannot afford to be missed. And for the ridiculously fair price - it's a brainy no-brainer.....Buy it.
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Out of the tunnel.
I'm through the fog. All those years, and other books, trying to find the 'formula', and 'Eureka!', here it is. Read more
Published 15 days ago by R. Cornell
Clear headed and insightful
This is probably the most useful "How to Write" book in my collection. The author's assertions that the real story is in the subtext (i.e. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. E. Jacobs
pure gold
perfect mix of theory and practical advice interwoven with insightful reference to successful writers and their work. Read more
Published 4 months ago by captain hadd0ck
Finally, someone with the right approach to a hard topic.
Having started several projects but literally lost the plot in every case I realised that I lacked the skills (craft if you prefer) to keep a story on track. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. NEWPORT
This changes everything
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Published 8 months ago by Izzy Garland
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This is an excellent guide that shows how to make stories work. I have read a lot of books trying to understand how to improve my own writing and I love this book because the... Read more
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