How to write about theatre /
Fisher, Mark, 1964-
How to write about theatre / How to write about theatre, a manual for critics, students and bloggers Mark Fisher ; foreword by Chris Jones. - London Bloomsbury 2015
Includes bibliographical references and index.
How to learn from critics of the past -- How to take on different critical styles -- How to write for your readers -- How to do your research -- How to find your voice -- How to write the first sentence -- How to structure a review -- How to write in the moment -- How to write opinions -- How to give star ratings -- How to write about acting -- How to write about plays -- How to write about the production -- How to write about the audience -- How to write about context -- How to write about emotions -- How to write about your bias -- How to write about culture, society and politics -- How to put everything together.
"Today, more people than ever are writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or writing an academic essay, the challenges as a critic remain the same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your opinions, and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational book shows you how to go about it and overcome these challenges."--Jacket.
Dramatic criticism.
Electronic books.
PN1707 / .F57 2015eb
How to write about theatre / How to write about theatre, a manual for critics, students and bloggers Mark Fisher ; foreword by Chris Jones. - London Bloomsbury 2015
Includes bibliographical references and index.
How to learn from critics of the past -- How to take on different critical styles -- How to write for your readers -- How to do your research -- How to find your voice -- How to write the first sentence -- How to structure a review -- How to write in the moment -- How to write opinions -- How to give star ratings -- How to write about acting -- How to write about plays -- How to write about the production -- How to write about the audience -- How to write about context -- How to write about emotions -- How to write about your bias -- How to write about culture, society and politics -- How to put everything together.
"Today, more people than ever are writing about theatre, but whether you're blogging, tweeting or writing an academic essay, the challenges as a critic remain the same: how to capture a performance in words, how to express your opinions, and how to keep the reader entertained. This inspirational book shows you how to go about it and overcome these challenges."--Jacket.
Dramatic criticism.
Electronic books.
PN1707 / .F57 2015eb