How to Write a Story...Any Story: The Art of Story Telling

by Michael B. Druxman

Book Overview

It is a classic in its field helping thousands of screenwriters perfect their craft. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962688886
• ISBN13: 9780962688881
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Center Press (Westlake Village, CA)
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Loved It!

As one of millions of people who have a story to tell, I was extremely interested in finding out how to do it. This book cut right to the chase and helped me organize my thoughts and transfer them to the written form. I was grateful to find a how-to book that is written in understandable English without long, dreary explanations. I did not have to spend weeks with a dictionary and magnifying glass trying to decipher the author's obscure meanings. I was able to read and comprehend Mr. Druxman's references and utilize his suggestions right away. This book incorporates humor and simplicity to educate and enlighten. His examples are right on point. Thanks for the help!

Good Storytelling a Must

I am new at the art of screenwriting. When searching for some basic information about story telling, I rifled through my mom's library and found "The Art of Storytelling" by Michael B. Druxman. I immediately liked the humor and intelligence of the author, but what made me really get with this book was the attention to simply stating the facts and getting on with the essence of storytelling. Making it complicated would have turned me off, but Mr. Druxman is wise to keep it simple. One thing that cools me on a movie is the lack of a real story. In my earliest reviews of movies (a school project), I noticed one thing that stands out as the most important element for a good time at the movies. You can have all the special effects, all the laughs, all the fascinating characters, all the flashy, attention-getting gimmicks in the world, but without a good story, told in solid, basic structure, you lose my interest. It's really the story that's important. I've found myself totally engaged in the quietest and simplest film experiences because the movie tells a good story. Sometimes the simplest, well-structured story, is the most awesome experience. Michael B. Druxman showed me how to write a good story and I am grateful for his book. It's sound advice gave my first screenplay effort the kind of quality that excites agents. I got one!

Unintentionally Hillarious

The author shows you the ropes of successful storytelling by mingling examples of his own screenplays with those of Casablanca and The Godfather. Note the fine print at the bottom of the page (Paraphrase:"My as yet unproduced screenplay"). HAW!

An excellent reference for the new or intermediate writer.

Many books on writing try to cover so much material that they offer little practical advice. Michael Druxman keeps his work focused. This easy to read and understand guide to writing is one of the best books on writing I've ever seen. For the beginner, Druxman offers simple and direct advice on story structure. The intermediate or advanced writer will find practical business advice in the later chapters of the book. This is a great resource and a great value to boot.