The Popcorn Principles Strike Back: Interviews With Screenwriters Who Also Write Novels
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Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page.Â
From Nicholas Meyer (The Seven-Per-Cent Solution) to Dennis Palumbo (My Favorite Year), Lawrence Allan (Big Fat F@!k Up), April Smith (Cagney & Lacey), Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers), Matt Goldman (Seinfeld), Phoef Sutton (Cheers, Boston Legal), Ellen Byron (Wings, Just Shoot Me), John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Kellye Garrett (Cold Case), Nick Mohammed (Intelligence), and Tom Straw (Night Court), these accomplished authors share their wisdom, wit, and inspiration, providing a master class in storytelling.
These storytellers offer invaluable advice on character development, plot structure, dialogue, and more, drawing from their unique experiences in film and television and how those insights have shaped their approach to writing novels.
PLUS each book contains a FREE link to the audiobook version of âThe Popcorn Principles Strike Back,â so you can hear the interviews as well as read them.
Whether you're an aspiring novelist looking to learn from the best or a film buff curious about the creative process behind your favorite movies and shows, "The Popcorn Principles Strike Back" is a must-read.Â
Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level with the help of these talented writers.Â
Get your copy today and start applying their invaluable lessons to your own storytelling journey!
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John is author of the award-winning Eli Marks mystery series and the Como Lake Players mystery series. He also has several other stand-alone novels, including four greyhound inspired pastiches.Â
John is also an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker; heâs directed six low-budget features and has written multiple books on the subject of low-budget filmmaking. In addition, he wrote three craft books for novelists: âThe Popcorn Principles,â âMore Popcorn Principles: The Sequel,â and âThe Popcorn Principles: A Workbook for Novelists.â
His most recent fiction book is the ninth book in his Eli Marks series (âThe Professorâs Nightmareâ) as well as a prequel to the Eli Marks series, âThe Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks.â The Middle Grade book introduces us to thirteen-year-old Eli and explores how he came to the world of magic and magicians.
He lives in Minneapolis and shares his home with his lovely wife, two greyhounds, a couple cats and a handful of pet allergies.
