Good books on ensemble and multi protagonist writing?

[huntaaar]

Hi all,

Title says it all really. Looking for good books on ensemble and multi protagonist writing.

Any recommendations most welcome.

thanks

[Done Deal Pro]

I don't recall ever hearing of a book that is specifically about this or that even offers a number of chapters on the subject. I think what you might find "better" and for free, are the various articles out there on the topic.

You can easily turn up a decent number of articles/posts by doing a search. Some are related to writing books, but I think even those might prove useful. There are a number out there.

There are also some videos too. Probably going to be a bit hit & miss, but surely worth a gander at least.

[huntaaar]

I don't recall ever hearing of a book that is specifically about this or that even offers a number of chapters on the subject. I think what you might find "better" and for free, are the various articles out there on the topic.

You can easily turn up a decent number of articles/posts by doing a search. Some are related to writing books, but I think even those might prove useful. There are a number out there.

There are also some videos too. Probably going to be a bit hit & miss, but surely worth a gander at least.

Ok, thanks for taking the time to respond. Someone should write the book!

[Mitchell McLean]

The 21st Century Screenplay: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing Tomorrow's Films by Linda Aronson has a section titled "Multiple Protagonist Narrative." I've not yet read the book, but a couple of friends have recommended it.