The Art of Creative Writing by Lajos Egri

The Art of Creative Writing by Lajos Egri

MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GREAT WRITING

Thousands 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. The Art of Creative Writing is such a classic. As in the bestselling The Art of Dramatic Writing, 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.

Grounded 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.

As practical as it is inspiring, The Art of Creative Writing remains a timeless, illuminating guide that teaches every writer, and aspiring writer, how to create works that are both compelling and enduring.

In the 1930s, Lajos Egri (1888-1967), a native of Hungary, created the Egri School of Writing in New York City. He spent his life writing and directing plays in both the United States and Europe, as well as writing screenplays for the film industry, in addition to writing books.

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ISBN 13	9780806540733
ISBN 10	0806540737
Title	The Art of Creative Writing
Author	Lajos Egri
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.
Year published	2020-12-29
Number of pages	224
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