{"product_id":"the-playwrights-guidebook-stuart-spencer-9780571199914","title":"The Playwright's Guidebook: An Insightful Primer on the Art of Dramatic Writing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Crucible for Creativity: Unleashing the Playwright Within\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis engaging and concise handbook is a beacon for both budding and seasoned playwrights alike, illuminating the path to creating compelling, well-structured plays. \u003ci\u003eThe Playwright's Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just theoretical musing; it encapsulates practical advice based on the experience of a seasoned playwright, making it the ideal companion for those embarking on the thrilling odyssey of playwriting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom crucial aspects like act structure, character development, and plot construction to the art of creating conflict and building drama, every nuance of playwriting is laid bare, empowering writers to unleash their own unique storytelling prowess. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe guidebook shines light on the lesser-explored aspects of playwriting like handling exposition, tackling writer's block, and understanding cover letters and literary agents. Offering insightful writing exercises and guidelines, it facilitates an invigorating exploration into the creative process. It doesn't stop at simply instructing how to write; it also troubleshoots recurrent problems, preparing playwrights to face and overcome the challenges they might encounter along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTap into the reservoir of creativity within you, pick up the tools of the playwright's trade, and weave dramatic narratives with \u003ci\u003eThe Playwright's Guidebook\u003c\/i\u003e as your indispensable mentor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart Spencer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0571199917\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780571199914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Farrar, Straus and Giroux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.48w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Notes and Reprints\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/07\/2002 pg. 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2002 pg. 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/07\/2002","brand":"Stuart Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44043794120959,"sku":"9780571199914","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_18a99718-b689-4761-b70b-0c81b4eb4368.jpg?v=1684969174","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-playwrights-guidebook-stuart-spencer-9780571199914","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}