{"title":"Ted Wilkes","description":"\u003cp\u003eTed Wilkes explores the intricate relationship between character development and narrative structure, offering insightful perspectives for writers and storytellers. His works delve into the heart of scriptwriting, emphasising the craft behind creating compelling, authentic characters that drive meaningful stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Wilkes's books serve as thoughtful guides for those seeking to deepen their understanding of storytelling mechanics and the emotional core that brings scripts to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heart-of-your-script-by-ted-wilkes-9781839028106","title":"The Heart of Your Script","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile there are many guides to screenwriting, none of them tackle the specific difficulties of writing the tricky mid-section of the screenplay. \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Your Script\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the six key elements that are crucial for ensuring an emotionally satisfying and dramatically engaging centre to any script.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a broad range of concise case studies, including contemporary films such as \u003cem\u003eAftersun\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), \u003cem\u003eThe Whale\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), \u003cem\u003eShoplifters\u003c\/em\u003e (2018), \u003cem\u003eTalk to Me\u003c\/em\u003e (2022), \u003cem\u003eBarbie\u003c\/em\u003e (2023) and \u003cem\u003eOppenheimer\u003c\/em\u003e (2023), canonical texts such as \u003cem\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/em\u003e (1985), \u003cem\u003eSeven Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e (1954) and \u003cem\u003eThere Will Be Blood\u003c\/em\u003e (2007) and cult classics like \u003cem\u003eSwiss Army Man\u003c\/em\u003e (2016), \u003cem\u003eJennifer’s Body\u003c\/em\u003e (2009) and \u003cem\u003eHeathers\u003c\/em\u003e (1988), Ted Wilkes and Phil Hughes provide helpful tips and tricks to assist writers in finding out what is at the heart of the story they want to tell and how to ensure that it is coming through in their stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRefusing any single method for structuring this central portion, Wilkes and Hughes offer a character-centred study, which allows aspiring screenwriters to map their dramatic journey from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559033716972,"sku":"9781839028106","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839028106-the-heart-of-your-script.jpg?v=1776927656"},{"product_id":"character-is-structure-by-phil-hughes-9781839024818","title":"Character is Structure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book seeks to reshape the way that writers think about constructing their story, looking at the subject from the inside out. Often practitioners and theorists examine work through the separate lenses of character and\/or structure and then bring them together. Within this book, authors Hughes and Wilkes argue that character is structure, and one without the other makes for a dissatisfying narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed case studies on films that span all genres, from mainstream franchises like \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e (2012-2015) and \u003ci\u003eShrek\u003c\/i\u003e (2001-2010) to art house films such as \u003ci\u003eToto Le Heros\u003c\/i\u003e (1991) and \u003ci\u003eEraserhead\u003c\/i\u003e (1977), the authors reveal the dramatic imperative behind the central choices or dilemmas faced by every protagonist in every classic feature-length narrative. They argue there is only one of five choices that any writer must make in inventing that key transition from the protagonist’s ordinary world into the adventure that will form the heart of their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the universal language of folk and fairy stories, this book gives writers and students a clear framework through which they can reference and improve their own storytelling. In doing so, it enables both the novice and experienced screenwriter to tell their story in the most authentic and impactful way, while keeping their protagonist at the heart of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595997233388,"sku":"9781839024818","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839024818-character-is-structure.jpg?v=1777911927"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ted-wilkes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}