The Popcorn Principles, John Gaspard
The Popcorn Principles, John Gaspard
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The Popcorn Principles
A Novelist's Guide To Learning From Movies

Author: John Gaspard

Narrator: John Gaspard

Unabridged: 3 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/19/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Take your novel to the next level. Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing.It will help you:• Craft unforgettable characters• Write compelling scenes• Hide exposition• Structure powerful endingsWith this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing.Craft your next novel and become a better writer with The Popcorn Principles. (Popcorn not included.)Includes interviews and tips from Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Steven Soderbergh, George Romero, Bob Odenkirk, Stuart Gordon, Miranda July, Academy-Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, editor Carol Littleton ("The Big Chill"), Dan O'Bannon ("Alien"), Tom DiCillo ("Living in Oblivion), Academy-Award nominees Whit Stillman ("Metropolitan") and Dan Futterman ("Capote"), and Alex Cox ("Repo Man").

About John Gaspard

John Gaspard is the author of the popular Eli Marks mystery series, about a working magician who stumbles into murder cases. In real life, John’s not a magician, but he has directed several feature films that cost very little and made even less—and that’s no small trick. He’s also written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. Ironically, they’ve made more than the films.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jason on September 28, 2023

Useful advice If you’re a fan of cinema then you’ll enjoy all of the great examples using movies to explain writing advice.......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on March 21, 2024

The author has done a ton of research and interviews, and produced a book that will be helpful to anyone writing either novels or screenplays. The helpful examples of behind-the-scenes processes that successful writers have used are excellent for both aspiring writers and those who have already publ......more

Goodreads review by Joanne on February 03, 2024

I found some of these tips very helpful.......more