Week Twelve Prompt Response - Non-Fiction RA Matrix

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: The Story of Schitt's Creek by Daniel Levy and Eugene Levy 

• Where is the book on the narrative continuum?
• Highly narrative (reads like fiction)
• What is the subject of the book?
• The making of the television show, Schitt’s Creek.
• What type of book is it? 
• Memoir told from multiple points of view

• Articulate Appeal
• What is the pacing of the book?
• Leisurely pace, but feels fast because it reads quickly.
• Describe the characters.
• The cast of the television show. As the book progresses, various cast members share their stories about specific scenes, episodes, and events. 
• How does the story feel?
• Warm, funny, inviting, informative, grateful
• What is the intent of the author?
• To discuss the making of Schitt’s Creek and share their appreciation for the fans who love the show and kept it going.
• What is the focus of the story?
• Sharing stories about the show from various cast members.
• Does the language matter?
• Yes.
• Is the setting important and well described?
• Yes and no. The book discusses the actual settings of the show and how they worked with, but the book
• Are there details and, if so, of what?
• Plenty of details regarding cast thoughts and emotions, the process of making the show, more on character backgrounds, the development of the show, and more.
• Are there sufficient charts and other graphic materials? Are they useful and clear?
• Yes. The book is full of photographs from the set, fanart, the script, etc.
• Does the book stress moments of learning, understanding, or experience?
• Stresses moments of experience - the authors are detailing their experiences of creating the show. 
• Why would a reader enjoy this book (rank appeal)?
1. Detail
2. Tone
3. Experiencing/Learning