11 The Tools of Drama
Toolkit
The toolkit items represent a fanciful roundup of the discussion in recent chapters. Here physical objects symbolize the concepts writers use when they set out to impose order and purpose on the unruly outpourings of the human mind. With these, you can dismantle any narrative, examine its makeup and parts, then reassemble it to function more effectively. It’s very satisfying.
The four hats are to remind you of the writer’s different roles, and the importance of keeping them separate. Wear the Author’s Hat while ...
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