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As writers, each of us wants our audience to hang in there all the way to The End. Fiction or fact, fantasy, biography, novels, short stories, film scripts, stageplays or teleplays, no matter our genre, nor how lofty or lowdown, an author’s first requirement is to recognize that we must entertain. We’ve got to hook the audience, and not let go. But, to do that effectively we must maintain a solid grip on the entire yarn we’re spinning – to hang onto our overall focus.
Successful writer Tom Sawyer will teach you his practical, take-it-to-the-bank approach as he guides you through the process from logline to premise to laying out your story – to creating vivid characters by understanding, beyond their Drivers License Information, what they’re really about – and then putting unique words in their mouths. Along the way, you’ll acquire a mindset that’ll help you turn that idea, or that incomplete manuscript, into a workable, gripping story that you’ll finish, and sell!
Novelist, screenwriter, playwright Thomas B. Sawyer was Head Writer/Producer-Showrunner of the hit CBS series, MURDER, SHE WROTE, for which he wrote 24 episodes. Tom has written 9 network TV pilots, 100 episodes, and has been Writer/Showrunner or Story Editor on 15 network series. He wrote, directed & produced the cult film comedy, ALICE GOODBODY, is co-librettist/lyricist of JACK, an opera about John F. Kennedy, backed by the Shuberts, that has been performed to acclaim in the US and Europe. He is co-creator of STORYBASE software. The bestselling mystery/thriller, THE SIXTEENTH MAN, is his first novel. Both his latest book, FICTION WRITING DEMYSTIFIED, and STORYBASE, are Writer’s Digest Book Club Selections. His latest thriller is NO PLACE TO RUN. Mr. Sawyer has been nominated for an Edgar and an Emmy. He’s taught writing at UCLA, at other colleges and universities, and teaches at numerous major writers conferences. His website is www.ThomasBSawyer.com
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Thanks Tom [Thomas Sawyer - Storytelling: How To Write Stories That Will Grab And Hold Your Audience]. Your straightforward, useful, practical advice that paid such meticulous attention to detail has been one of the best writing experiences I've ever had.
- Andy Wehrle