{"product_id":"the-art-of-creative-writing-by-lajos-egri-9780806540733","title":"The Art of Creative Writing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the few truly helpful books on fiction writing.\"\u003c\/em\u003e —Chicago Tribune\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGo beyond Stephen King's \u003cem\u003eOn Writing\u003c\/em\u003e to master the fundamentals of great storytelling with this foundational guide that reveals the essential elements of what makes the best fiction. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Creative Writing\u003c\/em\u003e is a timeless testament to the power of dialogue and character development that is accessible for every level of writer from beginner to established author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GREAT WRITING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of books have been written on the subject of writing and how to do it better. Among them are a few select classics that reveal the essential elements of good storytelling. \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Creative Writing\u003c\/em\u003e is such a classic. As in the bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Dramatic Writing\u003c\/em\u003e, still considered one of the most essential books on playwriting more than 75 years after publication, the author outlines in detail his highly acclaimed Egri Method of Creative Writing and shows how to apply it to all fiction formats—novels, short stories, and screenplays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in Egri's assertion that \"Every type of creative writing depends upon the credibility of a character,\" here is concise, clear advice on the most important element of good writing—characterization. Step by step, Egri shows writers how to probe the secrets of human motivation to create flesh-and-blood characters who create suspense and conflict, and who grow emotionally under stress and strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs practical as it is inspiring, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Creative Writing\u003c\/em\u003e remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487567692012,"sku":"9780806540733","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3bbfa459e6cfefd99a670374243940ec.jpg?v=1775773880","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-art-of-creative-writing-by-lajos-egri-9780806540733","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}