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Author:

Marie, Jorjeana, author.

Title:

Improv for writers : 10 secrets to help novelists and screenwriters bypass writer's block and generate infinite ideas / Jorjeana Marie.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Ten Speed Press,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

x, 214 pages ; 21 cm

Subject:

Writer's block.
Authorship--Psychological aspects.
Improvisation (Acting)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Rule #1 : say "yes!" -- Rule #1.5 : " ... and" -- Rule #2 : be in the moment -- Rule #3 : have no expectations -- Rule #4 : trust -- Rule #5 : listen -- Rule #6 : commit -- Rule #7 : be an expert -- Rule #8 : be specific -- Rule #9 : set an intention -- Rule #10 : judge not -- Bonus rule : conjure enthusiasm -- Ideas -- Settings -- Characters -- Premises -- Dialogue -- Plot and structure -- Genres -- Theme -- Editing -- Afterword : living with these games.

Summary:

"Improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie presents the first book to harness the creative power of improvisation exercises to help both aspiring and seasoned authors defeat writer's block and generate new ideas"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0399582037
9780399582035

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1113942170

Locations:

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)