Table of Contents

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Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
1 - Universal Man: The Art of Enduring Writing
2 - What Is Originality?
3 - Emotion: Source of Reader Identification
4 - The Importance of Being Important
5 - The Shaping of a Character
6 - Improvisation
7 - Character Contradiction
8 - Forging the Unbreakable Bond
9 - Where Do Writers Get Their Ideas?
10 - Introduction to Motivation
In Conclusion
APPENDIX I - The Basic Principles of Writing
APPENDIX II - A Short Cut to Enjoying and Criticizing Plays, Films, and Television Shows
Notes