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The Art Of Creative Writing

The Art Of Creative Writing

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  • Our take on the The Art Of Creative Writing

    The Art of Creative Writing is Lajos Egri's follow-up to The Art of Dramatic Writing, applying his premise-driven method to fiction and memoir. Egri argues that character, conflict and premise must be built together, and he walks through dialogue, motivation and structure with examples. It suits writers who want a craft system rather than inspiration, and it reads as a period piece next to modern craft books like Save the Cat! or Story. Owners treat it as a companion volume to Egri's better-known dramatic-writing book.

    Best forFiction writers who want a structured craft methodFans of The Art of Dramatic WritingPlaywrights and screenwriters studying character and premiseWriters who prefer theory over writing prompts
    Pros
    • Clear premise-first approach to building a story
    • Practical chapters on dialogue, character and conflict
    • Short, readable sections with concrete examples
    • Pairs well with Egri's earlier dramatic-writing book
    Cons
    • Examples and references feel dated to mid-century theater
    • Less coverage of genre fiction and contemporary markets
    • Some advice repeats material from his earlier book
    • Not a step-by-step drafting guide

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    The Art Of Creative Writing price history

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    What reviewers say

    Readers who know Egri's dramatic-writing book see this as a useful extension of the same method. Others find the examples old-fashioned and the guidance abstract compared with newer craft books.

    What people mention
    • Craft methodPraisedReaders value the premise-driven approach to character and conflict.
    • Dated examplesCriticisedSome find the theatrical references old-fashioned and hard to apply.
    • RepetitionMixedOwners of The Art of Dramatic Writing say parts feel familiar.
    • PracticalityMixedSome want more exercises and drafting steps than theory.

    Specifications

    Format
    PaperbackSource
    Language
    EnglishSource
    Release Year
    2020Source
    Genre
    Dictionaries & LanguagesSource

    Questions and answers

    Is this the same as The Art of Dramatic Writing?
    No. It is a separate book that extends Egri's premise-based method to fiction and other prose. Many readers use it as a companion to the earlier book.
    Is it useful for novelists, or only playwrights?
    The principles on character, conflict and premise apply to novels. The examples lean toward stage drama, so novelists should expect to translate them.
    Does it include writing exercises?
    It is mostly explanatory rather than a workbook. Readers looking for prompts and drills will need a separate guide.
    Is the paperback easy to read and annotate?
    It is a standard trade paperback with short chapters. That format suits margin notes and quick re-reading.
    Should I read his earlier book first?
    It helps, since this book assumes familiarity with Egri's premise idea. Starting here still works, but the earlier book lays the groundwork.
    Where is the The Art Of Creative Writing cheapest?
    At Target, for $9.03, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the The Art Of Creative Writing?
    2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target.

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    Publisher
    Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Source
    Release Date
    2020-12Source