Live To Write Another Day, A Survival Guide for Screenwriters and Creative Storytellers
Author: Dean Orion
Publisher: Sky Father Media
Date: March 5, 2013
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example of what excellent writing looks like. Highly recommended.
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Live To Write Another Day, A Survival Guide for Screenwriters and Creative Storytellers
Author: Dean Orion
Publisher: Sky Feather Media
Date: March 5, 2013
About The Author
Dean Orion began his career as a professional writer by crafting copy for a
local ad agency in his native Long Island by day and hopping trains to New York
City, where his first play was produced by night. After moving to Los Angeles in
1988 to attend The American Film Institute, he embarked on a very eclectic
career in the entertainment industry, writing for both traditional and
interactive media. Orion's unique background has also led him into the world of
themed entertainment, where he has worked for many years as a writer, show
producer and creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering.
The Writer Gene
If you are a person who is driven to tell stories with words, then you have the writer gene. Mr. Orion shares his techniques, thoughts and emotions that have evolved from 25 years of professional writing. This book is for all who have the "writer gene".
What About Writer's Block?
Dean Orion says there is no such thing as "writer's block". He believes that it is just a panic or overwhelming feeling that the answer will never come. He explains that a writer must develop a writing process that will give him the confidence and the fortitude to face this fear when it comes.
"All original stories exist in a perfect state as thought forms that are separate from you. Listen and tune them in like a radio signal."
Mr. Orion provides a detailed explanation of the writing process that he uses. He tells how he does research, takes notes, develops an outline, writes the first draft, receives input from other writers, makes revisions and finishes the story.
He gives valuable advice on how to get paid for writing. He shares many insider's tips that will be helpful to aspiring writers. He encourages writers to connect with other writers to exchange ideas and techniques.
Is it easy to be a professional writer? No, it is not easy but Mr. Orion tells writers that their voice is worthy of being heard, and the fight to make it heard is never in vain.
My Thoughts
This is a very informative book for anyone who is interested in writing. It is educational, motivational and inspirational. The author uses his writing skills to convey his passion for the craft of writing and to inspire and encourage others to use their "writer gene" to the best of their ability.
Mr. Orion is very candid in explaining the process that he uses when working on a writing project. He holds nothing back...if you want to be a better writer I am sure you will benefit from this book.
The author adds a bonus section to the book that details his thoughts on "interactive media and the future of storytelling". He shares his experiences writing for video game developers and the Walt Disney Company.
"Live to Write Another Day" is a real treasure for writers and everyone interested in the written word. This book is a survival guide for writers and an example of what excellent writing looks like. Highly recommended.
My Rating: 5 STARS OUT OF 5
FYI ~ I received a complimentary digital copy of this book to review from NetGalley.
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You Can Write a Short Story!
Author: Geoff Hoff
Publisher: Geoff Hoff Online
Date: December 1, 2012
About The Author
Geoff Hoff has been a creative writer, an actor, an acting teacher, a standup comic and a popular blogger. He studies and writes about the process of creativity and the process of marketing and teaches creative writing and marketing courses on the Internet.
A Simple, Practical, Fun System to Write Short Stories
Do you want to write but don't know where to start?
Geoff Hoff presents a no-frills system to go from no idea to completed short story in six easy steps;
- The Idea
- Beginning, Middle and End
- Setting
- Character
- The First Draft
- Conclusions and Responses
The author uses three short stories as reference points for the lessons that he teaches in this ebook. These stories can be downloaded from the author's site and reviewed before reading this book.
My Thoughts
This short ebook provides a wealth of information in a very concise and well-organized manner. I read the book in about an hour and truly enjoyed it. The author includes "free tips", exercises, lesson summaries and assignments. The book is very interactive and it seemed like Mr. Hoff was looking over my shoulder as I was jotting down some notes that might be my inspiration for a future short story.
When I was working as an elementary school librarian, I attended several creative writing workshops that were designed to help teachers instruct students in writing skills. I felt like some of these courses made writing much more difficult than it really is.
"You Can Write A Short Story!" is an excellent resource for beginning writers, teachers and students of all ages. If you complete each assignment in this ebook, I promise you will have a completed short story to share with your friends or even publish on Amazon! Highly recommended for all ages.
My Rating: 5 Stars Out Of 5
FYI ~ I received this ebook as a free download
during a special promotion on Amazon.Com. Please check the current price
before ordering.
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