Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is the definitive guide to the most profoundly original and complete paradigm of story since Aristotle wrote Poetics. This book is chock-full of stunning solutions to vexing story structure and development problems that have mystified and tormented writers for ages. An absolute must read for any writer who wants to elevate the quality of their written work.

Dramatica for Screenwriters by Armando Saldana Mora is a must for any writer who wishes to get the most out of the Dramatica(r) Pro story development software. Written by a working screenwriter, this book gives real world, practical applications for using Dramatica to develop and write Screenplays. Book topics include: * What Dramatica offers the screenwriter * Dramatica in thirty seconds * Characters: Beyond the archetypes * Character Relationships as subplots * Note and sketch story development * How to get a complete plot * Four Dramatica Acts, Three Classical Acts * Narrative flow & writing the screenplay * And many more...

This remarkable and monumental book at last provides a comprehensive answer to the age-old riddle of whether there are only a small number of 'basic stories' in the world. Using a wealth of examples, from ancient myths and folk tales via the plays and novels of great literature to the popular movies and TV soap operas of today, it shows that there are seven archetypal themes which recur throughout every kind of storytelling. But this is only the prelude to an investigation into how and why we are 'programmed' to imagine stories in these ways, and how they relate to the inmost patterns of human psychology. Drawing on a vast array of examples, from Proust to detective stories, from the Marquis de Sade to E.T., Christopher Booker then leads us through the extraordinary changes in the nature of storytelling over the past 200 years, and why so many stories have 'lost the plot' by losing touch with their underlying archetypal purpose. Booker analyses why evolution has given us the need to tell stories and illustrates how storytelling has provided a uniquely revealing mirror to mankind's psychological development over the past 5000 years. This seminal book opens up in an entirely new way our understanding of the real purpose storytelling plays in our lives, and will be a talking point for years to come.

Ten-year old Danica Darcy has had enough of Paris Pickett! After years of dealing with Paris bullying her way to first place in every competition, the fashionista drama queen of the 4th grade is determined not to lose to the green-eyed "wicked Pickett," again. Presented with the opportunity to win the title of "Smoothie Queen," along with the rhinestone tiara and all it's fabulous sparkly appeal, Danica prepares a plan to go head-to-head against the wicked southern-belle in a juicy battle of the blenders. But when a secret ingredient threatens Danica's plan, she goes into panic mode and the real drama begins.

Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding another dimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike.

The Writer's Journey is an insider's guide to how master storytellers from Hitchcock to Spielberg have used mythic structure to create powerful stories. This new edition includes analyses of latest releases such as The Full Monty.