Obras de Matt Bird
Etiquetado
Conhecimento Comum
- Sexo
- male
Membros
Resenhas
The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for P… de Matt Bird
The book is written by a screen writer and most of the examples are from TV and films. However this book can also apply to writing books.
On one hand, listening to this book was a good way to immerse myself in the craft of writing so that I could brainstorm and problem-solve, but on the other hand, this is mostly just clichés in listicle form. The author has no other credits to his name (as far as I can tell) and uses negative examples of movies he didn’t like to prove his points, which I found tacky.
Holy Wow!
I should preface this by saying that I didn't know when I bought this book that the author is a screenwriter and his examples are 90% movies/TV. However, the ideas and methods he suggests are applicable to all forms of writing.
This is probably one of the most helpful craft books I've read to date. I was initially a little weary because he states right off the bat that he feels his MFA was a waste of time and money despite having attended one of the most prestigious programs out there. I feel completely opposite about my MFA and the program from which I graduated. I would not have gained the skills I have if I had not pursued my degree. And I am thankful for the friendships and community I have found in my fellow classmates. There are many (including faculty) that I feel will be lifetime friends.
Back to the book review: This is probably one of the most solid, practical and useful craft books I've come across. The author lays out a plan for improving your writing that is not full of the vague and often confusing methods described by many. It's a no holds-barred guide to crafting story. At the end of the book, the author makes a point of providing further resources and telling you exactly how you can apply the methods he has laid out while also explaining the importance of maintaining individual style. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about the craft of writing.… (mais)
I should preface this by saying that I didn't know when I bought this book that the author is a screenwriter and his examples are 90% movies/TV. However, the ideas and methods he suggests are applicable to all forms of writing.
This is probably one of the most helpful craft books I've read to date. I was initially a little weary because he states right off the bat that he feels his MFA was a waste of time and money despite having attended one of the most prestigious programs out there. I feel completely opposite about my MFA and the program from which I graduated. I would not have gained the skills I have if I had not pursued my degree. And I am thankful for the friendships and community I have found in my fellow classmates. There are many (including faculty) that I feel will be lifetime friends.
Back to the book review: This is probably one of the most solid, practical and useful craft books I've come across. The author lays out a plan for improving your writing that is not full of the vague and often confusing methods described by many. It's a no holds-barred guide to crafting story. At the end of the book, the author makes a point of providing further resources and telling you exactly how you can apply the methods he has laid out while also explaining the importance of maintaining individual style. I highly recommend this book for anyone serious about the craft of writing.… (mais)
Estatísticas
- Obras
- 9
- Membros
- 122
- Popularidade
- #163,289
- Avaliação
- 4.4
- Resenhas
- 3
- ISBNs
- 15