The creative process across various fields of knowledge is a blend of inspiration, the creator's personal talent, and technical methods and tools acquired through learning and practice—a product of both talent and craft. In 'The Author and Screenwriter's Guide' (Le Guide de L’Ecrivain et du Scénariste), Canadian author Nadeige Devaux focuses on the latter, presenting readers, aspiring writers, and seasoned authors alike with what she calls the "secrets of the trade."

Devaux first deconstructs the creative process, then proposes a series of practical exercises for writing novels, short stories, journalistic articles, and screenplays, using a training pedagogy that allows for performance development and the acquisition of "craft." This book is for everyone, regardless of their educational level. Aspiring authors or screenwriters will find the golden rules for creating a novel or screenplay. With this guide, you will take your first steps into the vast world of words and cultivate your creative energy through daily practice. The more you write, the stronger your focus and inspiration will become, leading to the moment you've been waiting for: publishing your first book.

With 'The Author and Screenwriter's Guide,' you will learn how to nurture your storytelling talent and create a vibrant, living story for your intended readers. How do you find your book's subject? How do you breathe life into your characters? How do you create atmospheres and scenes? How do you write believable dialogue? How do you get your work published? How do you pitch your first screenplay? And how do you get publishers to release your book? This guide answers all these questions and more. Nadeige Devaux shares her experience and passion, accompanying you step-by-step on your journey to the heart of words. And who knows? Thanks to 'The Author and Screenwriter's Guide,' you might become a successful author—anything is possible in the world of writing.

• Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon
• Author: Nadeige Devaux
• ISBN: 9786140107564
• Number of Pages: 190
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Cover Type: Paperback