Author: Mike Neville
Publisher: Fonthill Media
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Many Freemasons have made the world a better place, while some have been villainous criminals. Members of the Craft have developed forensic science, solved famous crimes and invented all manner of things. Several members of the Royal Family have also been members. Masons have been very active in the criminal justice system, both as 'goodies' and 'baddies': it was a mason who formed the Special Branch to fight terrorism and another who brought the Moors Murders to an end. In some cases, such as the Cleveland Street Scandal, masons found themselves on both sides of the law. The medical profession is also well represented in lodges. Happily, it was a member of the Craft who rescued the Elephant Man, while another masonic doctor was the first to identify an occupational cancer. On the other side of the coin, there have been several evil masonic doctors who committed murder, and one masonic surgeon may have committed regicide, although his motives were merciful. This tells the stories of weird and wonderful masons too - celebrities, film makers, soldiers, explorers, world-famous businessmen, politicians, forgers and scoundrels. There are masons of every character, and all are covered in this book.
Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442421231
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
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Chloe is very good at sewing and crafts and when her best friend's birthday approaches, she not only creates a fabulous gift, she also saves the day for a classmate who had been unkind to her.
Author: Alex Epstein
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
ISBN: 1466824727
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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The most innovative and creative screenwriting book yet, from an author who knows first-hand what it takes to get a movie made. Based on an award-winning website hailed as "smart enough for professional screenwriters and accessible enough for aspiring screenwriters", Crafty Screenwriting is the first book not only to offer a successful screenwriter's tricks of the trade, but to explain what development executives really mean when they complain that the "dialogue is flat," or "the hero isn't likeable." Fresh, provocative, and funny, Alex Epstein diagnoses problem that other screenwriting books barely address, and answers questions they rarely ask, like "Why is it sometimes dangerous to know your characters too well before you start writing," or "Why does your script have to be so much better than the awful pictures that get made every day?" As a development executive who has accepted and rejected countless screenplays, and a produced screenwriter himself, Epstein can take you into the heart of the most important question of all: "Is this a movie?" A crucial book for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to get their movie made.
Author: K.J. Heritage
Publisher: Sygasm Publishing
ISBN: 1915927188
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 111
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Crafting the Perfect Character Flaw in 10 easy steps With the ten simple steps outlined in this guide, you can craft a series of effective and memorable character flaws that will captivate your audience. Why do you need a book about character flaws? Let’s face it… Nobody’s perfect! And if you’re trying to write a realistic, believable story, your characters shouldn’t be either. That’s why you need a book about writing characters with flaws. Why? Because nobody wants to read about a protagonist who always does the right thing, says the right thing, and never makes any mistakes. Instead, give your readers some complexity, some contradictions, and some depth. Maybe your protagonist has a quick temper, a tendency to be selfish, or is too meek for their own good. These flaws make all your characters human, relatable, and interesting. And if you need help figuring out how to make your characters flawed in a compelling way, you’ve come to the right place. All About Character Flaws: Making your characters miserable & rewarding your readers forever! will give you lists and descriptions of major, minor, common and fatal character flaws, including a comprehensive breakdown of both physical and mental impairments to hit your characters where it hurts. And show you how to use them in the best ways possible. It is a one stop shop to creating multi-layered, believable characters.
Author: Mark Boutros
Publisher: Mark Boutros
ISBN: 1916297447
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." Adam Croft Character is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to see what happens to them and we want to see them experience hope and despair. International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven and memorable. With experience as a screenwriter, novelist, creative writing teacher and mentor, Mark shares a mixture of theory and creative writing exercises to get you thinking about the questions to have in your mind during character creation. A lot of stories are perfectly functional, hitting all the right beats, but often fall short due to a thin or obvious character. Problems people think are related to plot are often symptoms of a deeper issue with the characters. Mark highlights what is at the core of character, the importance of motivation, trauma, obstacles and how every little detail can enrich an experience for an audience and ultimately make people care. How do you get to know people? By asking questions and getting to know them so you move past the shallow. Do the same during character development and your story will be so much more engaging for it. Each chapter focuses on an aspect important to character development and ends with exercises so you can apply the concepts to your work and write better characters. The book includes: - Goals, desires, lessons - Stakes to your character’s goal - Character flaws - Developing your character’s voice and world view - Generating truthful obstacles - How to write anti-heroes and compelling villains - Character and personality traits - Common mistakes in character writing - Character research - A character questionnaire The majority of the ideas originate from the author’s screenwriting experience, but they apply to all forms of story, whether it be fiction writing or playwriting, because the focus is on what really makes a character stand out and memorable. The job of the writer is to deliver an emotional experience. Character is the heart of that. If you're looking for a book to help you to improve your screenplay writing, fiction writing, or play writing then this is for you. An invaluable tool for beginner and experienced writers. This is perfect for anyone interested in screenwriting books, fiction writing books, or character development books. Praise for The Craft of Character: “Would 100% recommend not only for beginners, but also for experienced writers looking to get to know their characters better. A bit like writer-character therapy.” reader review “Both the chapters and the exercises are easy to understand and get through. Mark Boutros clearly knows his stuff and seems happy to be able to help the reader, rather than becoming lecturing and elitist. The structure of the book also means that it is easy to dip back into, when you come across a specific problem, and as such it is a great little reference book, which any aspiring storyteller would benefit from.” reader review “Normally, I find myself arguing with the author of craft books, but here I would say 90% of what I read were things I either found helpful, or flat out agreed with whole heartedly and just needed a reminder on why these things are important. The exercises were a excellent touch, especially as someone who is teaching writing, it gave me ideas on what to do for my students.” reader review
Author: Allison Hoffman
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454710950
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Make a miniature version of you, your friends, and celebrities too! Youll absolutely love this comprehensive guide to creating amigurumi people. Media favorite Allison Hoffman—whose delightful creations have graced the sets of Conan, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more—explains how to craft and customize these Japanese dolls at every stage. Youll learn everything from depicting the face of the person youre designing to getting the clothing, hair, and accessories just right. The possibilities are infinite . . . and infinitely fun!
Author: Erica Silverman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442426381
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A little bat uses brains over brawn in this not-so-scary Halloween picture book. The witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever, and now she wants to make herself a pumpkin pie for Halloween. But the pumpkin is so big she can't get it off the vine. It’s so big the ghost can’t move it, either. Neither can the vampire, nor the mummy. It looks as if there’ll be no pumpkin pie for Halloween, until along comes the bat with an idea to save the day. How can the tiny bat succeed where bigger and strong spooky creatures have failed? You'll be surprised!
Author: Wallace Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 526
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Author: Anton Chekhov
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374518386
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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Originally published: New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1984.
Author: Hundred greatest men
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 530
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