{"product_id":"the-writers-toolkit-exercises-techniques-and-ideas-for-playwrights-and-screenwriters-9781848428638","title":"The Writer's Toolkit: Exercises, Techniques and Ideas for Playwrights and Screenwriters","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for playwrights and screenwriters of all levels of experience, \u003cem\u003eThe Writer's Toolkit\u003c\/em\u003e will equip you with everything required to kickstart your creativity, develop your craft, and make your writing the very best that it can be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an experienced playwright, screenwriter and producer, this essential book is packed with almost two hundred practical exercises, techniques and ideas for every part of your process, designed to be used either solo or in a group. It includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriting warm-ups \u003c\/strong\u003eto focus your mind and get your creative muscles in gear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDozens of exercises to strengthen fundamental elements of your writing \u003c\/strong\u003esuch as developing characters, improving dialogue, layering in subtext, creating a strong setting and constructing a compelling plot\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive-writing techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e to lift the world of your script off the page and allow you to shape it more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA blueprint for writing a ten-minute play\u003c\/strong\u003e - a great way to practise your craft, explore a new idea and add to your portfolio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Submission Surgery\u003c\/strong\u003e with exercises and pointers so you can review and fine-tune your completed work before sending it out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e101 quick-fire writing prompts\u003c\/strong\u003e to help you warm up, take a break from your current project, or just keep you feeling productive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included are mindful meditations to use at the beginning and end of your writing sessions, to help you relax, boost your productivity and maximise your creative output.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhatever you need as a writer - whether that's to crack a problem in your current script, develop ideas for future projects, build up your skills and experience, or bust through writer's block - this book will give you the right tools for the job. So get writing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaul Kalburgi is a British playwright, screenwriter and television producer. He was awarded Master of Arts (Writing for Screen \u0026amp; Stage) in 2015 by Regent's University, London. Select playwriting credits include \u003cem\u003eBroadway or Bust \u003c\/em\u003e(Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas), \u003cem\u003eIn the Tall Grass \u003c\/em\u003e(Bishop Arts Theatre Center, Dallas; winner of 'Outstanding New Play' DFW Theater Critics Forum), \u003cem\u003eMaxine \u003c\/em\u003e(Stockwell Playhouse, London and Times Square Art Center, New York), \u003cem\u003eAlmost The Birthday Party \u003c\/em\u003e(Etcetera Theatre, London; published by Lazy Bee Scripts), \u003cem\u003eMCN TV \u003c\/em\u003e(Brockley Jack Theatre, London), \u003cem\u003eTickled Pink! \u003c\/em\u003e(Battersea Barge, London), \u003cem\u003eJack \u0026amp; The Beanstalk \u003c\/em\u003e(touring, UK and Ireland), and \u003cem\u003eThe Countess \u003c\/em\u003e(Blue Elephant Theatre, London). Select screenwriting credits include \u003cem\u003eShortland Street \u003c\/em\u003e(TVNZ, New Zealand), \u003cem\u003eThe Price of Fame \u003c\/em\u003e(REELZ Channel, USA) and \u003cem\u003eHealing \u003c\/em\u003e(Revelation TV, UK; winner of 'Best Song' (music and lyrics) Concrete Dream Film Festival, Los Angeles). For television, Paul has produced programmes for a host of networks in the UK and USA since 2007, working across genres including celebrity ob-doc, docudrama, lifestyle, factual entertainment and news. Alongside his writing projects, Paul continues to facilitate writing courses and workshops in the USA, UK and New Zealand. Paul is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529394852114,"sku":"9781848428638","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e33b534d-047d-44a2-ac11-ec25c49f7326.jpg?v=1731345808","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-writers-toolkit-exercises-techniques-and-ideas-for-playwrights-and-screenwriters-9781848428638","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}