David Corbett's Blog

The wonderful folks at Crimespree Magazine asked me if I wanted to submit a piece explaining what inspired, informed, motivated and complicated the writing of the latest book. Here's what I said in response:

https://crimespreemag.com/behind-the-...

Hello Good People of Goodreads:

I'm really excited -- Goodreads is sponsoring a giveaway of my most recent novel, The Truth Against the World

You can register to win a free copy of the book now through June 1st.

I hope you throw your hat in the ring. This book has been getting some very generous advance praise, which is extremely gratifying.

To Register: click to register for the giveaway here

I was asked to write a guest post for "Why We Fell in Love" for www.threeguysonebook.com about the book that made me fall in love with reading. I hope you get a chance to check it out.

http://threeguysonebook.com/when-we-f...

Thanks!
David Corbett

I am judging a writing contest sponsored by Scribophile which just began. Free entry. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and include a free critique session for a 3,000 word short story, a free copy of my new bookThe Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV and cash! Visit http://www.scribophile.com/contests/t... for details. Looking forward to reading your work! Ends April 30, 2013.

For L.A. crime writers, I will be leading a writers workshop this Sunday called "The Spine of Crime:Structure and the Crime Story" at The Writing Pad West.

In this one day class, I'll help you master the crucial elements of the three major types of crime story: mystery/ detective, crime, and thriller. Through fun in-class exercises, you’ll learn how to look beyond the three-act structure to easily create a character-and-theme driven approach to your plot. I will also cover the hybrid nature of many crime stories, and how to make your story multi-layered. By the end of the class, you'll walk away with a genre specific mini outline for your story and the beginnings of your next page turner. Magnifying glass not included.

Sunday, March 10, 2013
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $80 (includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad West
For more info: http://writingpad.com/FictionandMemoi...
info@writingpad.com
323/333-2954

I'll be making four appearances in L.A. in the next week. If you're in the area, please join me.

Samuel French Bookstore
7623 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 866/598-8449
Tuesday, March 12, 3-4:30pm
Free talk and book signing for The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV

I will speak about the significant role my theater training played in the development of the techniques for characterization articulated in my new book The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV.

March 8, Friday, 8pm: I appear at Writing Pad East for the panel "Crime Scene Confidential: Writing the Believeable Mystery." ($10).

March 9, Saturday, 11am-2pm: I lead the workshop "She's Got Character: Developing Characters that Work" at Writing Pad West ($80).

March 10, Sunday, 11am-2pm: I lead the workshop "The Spine of Crime: Structure and the Crime Story." at Writing Pad West ($80)

Writing Pad East: 688 S Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021

Writing Pad West: 10445 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

To register and for more info, visit www.writingpad.com, marilyn@writingpad.com, (323) 333-2954

Thanks and hope to see you soon.

Starting Monday, please join me for a week-long author chat. If you're a writer, please join in the conversation on creating credible, lasting characters for fiction, screenplays and teleplays. We'll be talking about other challenges writers face.

http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/9...

Thanks!

David

The giveaway for The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV has begun! It will end March 2.

Please be sure to enter: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Thanks.

Best,
David

Dear All,

I've just scheduled an Author Chat for March 4-8, 2013. http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/9...
Please join the group now and you'll receive a reminder closer to the start date.

Are you an author who wants to create credible, compelling characters? This chat is inspired by my new book The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV. Even if you haven't read the book, please join the conversation. We'll talk about common questions authors face when developing characters for novels, screenplays and TV scripts, as well as any other writerly challenges.

And... I'm just about to announce a Goodreads book giveaway. Stay tuned.

Meanwhile, please visit my website www.davidcorbett.com to read excerpts from "The Art of Character."

Thanks and I hope to see you at the Author Chat on March 4.

Best,
David

Hi everyone, I just joined a new service called "Authorgraph" http://www.authorgraph.com/authors/Da...

With it, I'm able to personalize ebook covers to readers, who can then download the covers to their ereaders.

Included in my book list is The Art of Character: Creating Memorable Characters for Fiction, Film, and TV

Please check it out when you have a chance. I'd be honored to sign your book cover!

Best,
David