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Writing Comedy

How to use funny plots and characters, wordplay and humour in your creative writing

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

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Writing Comedy

How to use funny plots and characters, wordplay and humour in your creative writing

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

Learn how to write comedy that makes people laugh. Masterclass: Writing Comedy will reveal to both beginners and experienced writers the distinctive features that mark out comedy from other forms of creative writing. Having identified these, it will help you then to unlock your inner anarchist, and explore the different elements of comedy, using a combination of practical exercises, insight and creative inspiration. Whatever your preferred comic genre, you will find guidance on everything from wordplay and visual humour to plots, comedy characters and different styles. A section on performance will help you to hone stand-up skills, while chapters on stage and screen will give techniques and tips on how to craft a sitcom or create a sketch show. Finally, there is a uniquely frank but useful section on the realities of the markets, and the actualities of going it alone with self-publishing and self-promotion - or the tools you need to successfully pitch an idea or comic manuscript. ABOUT THE SERIES The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their stories. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises, and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community, at tyjustwrite.com, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

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Teach Yourself

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1473602203

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9781473602205

The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy

By: Lesley Bown

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The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy

By: Lesley Bown

The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy will show you how to unlock your inner anarchist and write fantastic comedy, using a combination of practical exercises and creative inspiration. Whatever your preferred genre, from sitcom to sketch show, you will fi nd guidance on everything from wordplay and visual humour to plots, characters and different styles. There is even detailed coverage of how to submit, copyright and, most importantly, get your work noticed.

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Teach Yourself

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1444136453

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Get Your Articles Published

How to write great non-fiction for publication

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

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Get Your Articles Published

How to write great non-fiction for publication

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

Get Your Articles Published is a practical step-by-step guide offering you the information you to learn about the market, requirements, practicalities and skills needed to write on a freelance basis for magazines, it covers all major genres from mainstream and lifestyle through to more specialised subject areas. With plenty of information on legalities and logistics, such as writing to deadlines, the material is also accompanied by a range of useful resources, from websites to books and relevant writers' societies. By the end of this book, you will know how to research not only your subject but also your target publication and its readers, benefit from insider hints and tips from industry professionals and learn how and what to submit and to whom. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of getting your articles published. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Teach Yourself

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1444129406

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9781444129403

Write A Play And Get It Performed: Teach Yourself

By: Lesley Bown,Ann Gawthorpe

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Write A Play And Get It Performed: Teach Yourself

By: Lesley Bown,Ann Gawthorpe

Write a Play - and Get It Performed is designed for would-be writers of every level and for all types of motivation by two prize-winning professionals. Whether writing for the specific needs of an amateur drama group, community event, political campaign or simply for personal or professional development, this is a guide to the craft of playwriting. It offers guidance on the creative principles of scripts, characters, plot, structure and dialogue and explains the principles of staging and stage directions as well as gives tips on how to write for a variety of different situations, for every age and ability and according to specific genres - particularly those often preferred by amateur groups, such as pantomime and musical theatre. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of writing a play. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

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Teach Yourself

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1444129864

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9781444129861

Masterclass: Writing Plays

How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell,Ann Gawthorpe

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Masterclass: Writing Plays

How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell,Ann Gawthorpe

Writing Plays is the invaluable and comprehensive guide to anyone who wants to write plays and get them performed. It covers the basics of the theatre, creating and working with characters, writing realistic speech and dialogue, constructing compelling plots and creating a great ending. There are also separate chapters focused on writing for different genres, including pantomimes, musicals, radio and television. And a final section looks at the practicalities of laying out, submitting and staging your play.

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Teach Yourself

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1473602238

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9781473602236

Earthquakes: On Shaky Ground

By: Lesley McFadzean

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Earthquakes: On Shaky Ground

By: Lesley McFadzean

We often forget that the ground can move, and when it does, all we can do is hang on for dear life. Brimming with engaging facts and detailed illustrations, this book outlines an impressive array of earthquake related topics. Readers will learn about measuring earthquakes, earthquake-proofing in modern buildings, and the details of some of the worst earthquakes in history.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477761829

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Songbird

An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

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Songbird

An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie

By: Lesley-Ann Jones

From Sunday Times bestselling author Lesley-Ann Jones Scandalous affairs and public divorce. Addiction and fiery passion. And of course, the iconic song writing... Christine McVie - born Christine Perfect - was the quintessentially English rock star, as both the backbone and the beating heart of Fleetwood Mac. Straddling the band's incarnations to achieve global fame alongside Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham and John McVie, the classic line-up, she wrote and performed many of their greatest hits. As famous for their occasionally life-threateningly decadent lifestyles as for their musical brilliance, they were held together by this strong, constant figure whom they dubbed 'the mother' of the band. It was Christine who contained the flock, regrouped them when they went AWOL, focused and blended their talents and always got them back on track. And yet, as the 'engine' of the band during their Rumours era - an album that unwittingly charted the complete romantic disintegration within the band - Christine's personal life was every bit as tempestuous as those of her bandmates, weathering affairs, divorce, addiction and fiery passion, all of which bled into her now iconic song-writing. Told by an author who herself was friends with Christine, and with new contributions from those who knew her best, Songbird offers a true insider's view, and deep psychological insight into Christine as a both a woman and a musician - the first, the only, the ultimate picture of a rock legend and a national treasure.

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Kings Road Publishing

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1789467721

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9781789467727

Product Design Graphics with Materials Technology

By: Lesley Cresswell

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Product Design Graphics with Materials Technology

By: Lesley Cresswell

This study guide matches the Edexcel specification to help students succeed at A Level. It examines graphics within materials technology and is intended to aid revision as well as study.

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340

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Heinemann

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0435757717

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9780435757717

A Collection of Occasional Surveys

By: J. Lesley

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A Collection of Occasional Surveys

By: J. Lesley

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3382501643

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9783382501648

The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy

By: Lesley Bown

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The Secrets to Writing Great Comedy

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Teach Yourself

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Get Your Articles Published

How to write great non-fiction for publication

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

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How to write great non-fiction for publication

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Get Your Articles Published

By: Lesley Bown,Ann Gawthorpe

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By: Lesley Bown,Ann Gawthorpe

...is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives you everything you need to break into the competitive world of writing for print and online magazines. Industry insiders give you a unique insight into what editors are looking for, covering all major genres from mainstream and lifestyle to more specialist subject areas."--P. [4] of cover.

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1444103172

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Write A Play And Get It Performed: Teach Yourself

By: Lesley Bown,Ann Gawthorpe

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Writing Comedy

How to use funny plots and characters, wordplay and humour in your creative writing

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell

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Writing Comedy

How to use funny plots and characters, wordplay and humour in your creative writing

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Masterclass: Writing Plays

How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed

By: Lesley Bown,Lesley Hudswell,Ann Gawthorpe

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How to create realistic and compelling drama and get your work performed

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Teach Yourself Writing for Magazines

By: Ann Gawthorpe,Lesley Bown

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Teach Yourself Writing for Magazines

By: Ann Gawthorpe,Lesley Bown

Make your living through writing If you want to write for magazines on a freelance basis you will find a treasure of information in Teach Yourself Writing for Magazines. This practical, step-by-step guide informs you about the entire process of getting published, from the initial research to targeting a specific audience to ensuring you meet your deadline.

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McGraw-Hill

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007149698X

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9780071496988

Get Your Articles Published: A Teach Yourself Guide

By: Ann Gawthorpe,Lesley Bown

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Get Your Articles Published: A Teach Yourself Guide

By: Ann Gawthorpe,Lesley Bown

A practical step-by-step guide offering readers the information needed to write on a freelance basis for magazines Get Your Articles Published covers all major genres from mainstream and lifestyle to more specialized subject areas. With an abundance of information on legalities and logistics, such as writing to deadlines, the material is also accompanied by a range of useful resources, from websites to books and relevant writers' societies. By the end of this book, you will know how to research not only your subject but also your target publication and its readers and learn how and what to submit, and to whom.

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0071747524

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Get Your Articles Published

By: Bown Lesley Gawthorpe Ann

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By: Bown Lesley Gawthorpe Ann

... is a practical, step-by-step guide that gives you everythingj you need to break into the competitive world of writing for print and online magazines. Industry insiders give you a unique insight into what editors are looking for, covering all major genres from mainstream and lifestyle to more specialist subject areas."--Page 4 of cover.

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