Ronald B. Tobias Books

Theodore Roosevelt's multifaceted persona as a hunter, explorer, and naturalist reflects a deep connection between masculinity, power, and nature. His 1909 African safari documentary highlights aggressive themes of racial superiority and manifest destiny. Ronald Tobias examines how Roosevelt's legacy influenced American perceptions of nature, revealing a complex and conflicted relationship that persists today. Through Roosevelt and figures like Jesse "Buffalo" Jones and Walt Disney, the book explores the evolution of these attitudes intertwined with the American dream of empire.

Reveals the creative, political, and financial concerns of writing for film and television in interviews with John McTiernan, Stephen Soderbergh, Alan Arkin, Charlton Heston, Patrick Markey, Andrew Laszlo, Tom McGuane, and Jack Gilardi

Give your story a solid foundation - a plot that engages readers from start to finish! The best stories linger in the hearts and minds of readers for decades. These tales gain their power through plots that connect with the audience on both an emotional and intellectual level.Inside, Ronald B. Tobias details these 20 time-tested plots. Each is discussed and analyzed, illustrating how a successful plot integrates all the elements of a story. Tobias then shows you how to use these plots effectively in your own work.Tobias then goes to the next level, showing you how to choose and develop plot in fiction. He shows you how to craft plot for any subject matter, so that you develop your work evenly and effectively. As a result, your fiction will be more cohesive and convincing, making your story unforgettable for readers everywhere.