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Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

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Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer: The Artistry, Joy, and Career of Storytelling

4.85 17,528 Ratings
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In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, “The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying a writer."New York Times bestselling author and British Academy Award nominee J. Michael Straczynski knew he wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child. What he didn't know was how to actually become, or stay, a writer. Now, he's giving fellow writers the comprehensive guide he wishes he had all along, personalized tips and techniques that can't be found in any other book on writing.Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer culls from Straczynski's more than thirty years of experience writing for film, television, books, and comics. Designed for writers in any stage of their career, this quirky, insightful and often humorous book provides an inside look at these industries with advice and wisdom covering such topics such as:What fledgling writers need to know to improve and sell their work—and avoid wasting valuable timeTips for experienced writers who want to get to the next levelStaying disciplined when writing is your day jobWhy writers should never wait for inspiration Story-planning strategies that don’t kill your spontaneityExpert techniques for effective, memorable world-buildingHow to get an agent and survive the writer’s journey in more personal relationshipsRevising and editing with precisionWhen and how to reinvent yourself as an artist Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer includes Straczynski’s unique, tried-and-true methodologies that will help storytellers sharpen their work so that it’s polished and ready for publication. Part toolbox and part survival guide, this book will be an indispensable guide throughout your entire writing career, offering fresh and practical insights every step of the way.

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Length 288 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint BenBella Books
Released 2021
Identifier (ISBN) 56317099
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