Dramatic Techniques for Creative Writers

This is a practical guide to dramatic techniques used in the creative writing industries. It was written to help and inspire creative writing students on the Open University MA, and is ideal for playwrights, audio writers, fiction writers, poets and spoken word artists who want to raise their game. If you want an introduction to high-impact techniques, terminology and concepts used by professional storytellers, as well as exercises and an overview of key thinkers, this is for you.

Jules Horne is an Edinburgh Fringe First-winning playwright and fiction writer who has written for the stage and BBC Radio. She has 13 years’ experience as a creative writing tutor and course writer for the Open University, specialising in dramatic techniques that can be used in any form of writing, including fiction, scripts, audiobooks and the spoken word. www.juleshorne.com

“A joy to read. It’s a really detailed guide on how to use specific techniques to improve dramatic writing, backed-up by the theory behind these techniques. It’s written in an easy-to-read style, so it’s easily digestible.”
– David Kay

“Using Dramatic Techniques has really helped me to structure conflict scenes much more effectively in my novel. I’m doing a writing course and since using the book my tutor has been astonished by how well I’m doing. I'm on course for a distinction!”
– Elizabeth Madden

“A must for any creative writer, full of helpful tips and techniques.”

“Highly highly highly recommend! I’m extremely extremely picky with books and this one was good! Excellent actually👌”
– ZZ

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