Picture Yourself Writing Drama: Using Photos to Inspire Writing

by Barbara A. Tyler

Overview

Drama is more than dialogue written for actors. A piece of drama is crafted by carefully developing each character and scene. But how does a playwright get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663983299
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	See It, Write It
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	31 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Acting on Ideas 04

Chapter 1 Set It Up 06

Chapter 2 Who Dif It? 12

Chapter 3 Telling the Story 16

Chapter 4 Scene It 22

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3–6—Short, bright, and bold, these books are filled with colorful photographs and writing prompts. The authors ask questions about the works depicted, such as the famous "Migrant Mother" image and a shot of a snarling tiger, in order to help readers generate ideas for writing. Even though the series is divided into different fields, the writing tips and strategies can be applied across genres. Teachers or wannabe writers will find this series useful. Visually stimulating and written with a strong voice, these books will help any child embark on a creative adventure.

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