WANT DO GET

Happy publication day to Merlin Goldman! WANT DO GET contains heaps of useful tools and techniques to help writers produce better, more entertaining and well-structured scripts.

Goldman chose the catchy title WANT DO GET as it embodies what most stories are made of: a character wants something, and they do something to try to get it.

An easy-to follow format covering ideation, structure and character, the book also includes an interesting take on plot, looking at how the Mind Plot (external events) and Heart Plot (internal changes) magically intertwine.

Jam-packed with lots of film references covering diverse genres, readers will discover well-known methodologies such as The Hero’s Journey and Save the Cat, as well as new insights and exercises to get inspired and ultimately put pen to paper. 

You can order a copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/191606468X

Commissioned to compile a comprehensive bibliography, and as proofreader, Joanna Peios looks forward to working with publisher MiracleFish on Merlin’s next book: ADHD: A Modern Lexicon.