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- 2021 Best Indie Book Award - Writing In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, "The trick is not becoming a writer.
- About the Author: J. Michael Straczynski has written for TV, film, streaming video and audio, comic books, fiction and nonfiction.
- 230 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Writing Skills
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About the Book
From screenwriter and author J. Michael Straczynski, Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer offers expert insider advice to help fellow writers establish lasting careers as storytellers.
Book Synopsis
2021 Best Indie Book Award - Writing In the words of novelist Harlan Ellison, "The trick is not becoming a writer. The trick is staying a writer. New York Times bestselling author and British Academy Award nominee J. Michael Straczynski knew he wanted to be a writer ever since he was a child. What he didn't know was how to actually become, or stay, a writer. Now, he's giving fellow writers the comprehensive guide he wishes he had all along, personalized tips and techniques that can't be found in any other book on writing. Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer culls from Straczynski's more than thirty years of experience writing for film, television, books, and comics. Designed for writers in any stage of their career, this quirky, insightful and often humorous book provides an inside look at these industries with advice and wisdom covering such topics such as:About the Author
J. Michael Straczynski has written for TV, film, streaming video and audio, comic books, fiction and nonfiction. He began his career as a reporter for The Los Angeles Times, The Los Angeles Herald Examiner, and TIME Inc., before going on to work in television and film, creating series such as Sense8 for Netflix, and writing the Oscar-nominated Changeling directed by Clint Eastwood. His other work includes Babylon 5, Thor (both the movie and the comic), audio dramas for Syfy and Penguin/Random House, and a six year run on The Amazing Spider-Man. His autobiography, Becoming Superman, was published in 2019 to rave reviews in the Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC and the Washington Post. His work in comics has sold 13 million individual copies, and his graphic novels have frequently appeared on the New York Times bestseller list. His latest novel, Together We Will Go, will be released in March 2021 from Simon & Shuster.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .66 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 230
Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines
Sub-Genre: Writing Skills
Publisher: Benbella Books
Format: Paperback
Author: J Michael Straczynski
Language: English
Street Date: June 1, 2021
TCIN: 1004203588
UPC: 9781950665884
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-1775
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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