Crook, Tim
Writing Audio Drama
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415570770
- author:
- Crook, Tim
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Writing Audio Drama is a comprehensive guide to creating engaging sound drama for broadcasting and online production. Drawing on new research into the history of radio playwriting in the UK and USA, this book explores how the art form has evolved over 100 years. Through analysis of examples from past and present writing, the author provides practical advice on crafting drama that can explore complex themes and achieve emotional impact. The book covers key factors for successful audio drama, including beginnings and openings, dialogue, sustaining the story, plotting, and endings. Extensive online resources support each chapter, providing access to exemplar sound dramas and model scripts. This textbook is an important resource for students studying radio drama, theatre, media drama, audio theatre, and scriptwriting.