To write a novel, a screenplay or a short story, you need to be able to write, be creative and know how to develop a story. ‘Fictional Writing’ is dedicated to these three basic requirements of storytelling: writing talent, creative talent and narrative talent.
This book shows how stories work, how to develop vivid characters, plot development and how to establish the theme and message of a story. It explains how the fictional writing process works, how writer’s block can arise and be overcome, and how to organize your day-to-day writing. Based on the technique of free writing, the book shows how writing becomes an integral part of life and how new ideas can be generated through writing in a playful way.
The functions of an exposé are explained as well as the optimal use of important development tools. The book also provides tips for writing and offering exposés.