The Science of Storytelling
By: Will Storr
4.06
Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition
Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our…
Want to Read $ 9.99"The gift of story is wisdom"-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"The gift of story is wisdom"-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"If tribal thinking is original sin, then story is prayer. At its best, it reminds us that, beneath our many differences, we remain beasts of one species."-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"If tribal thinking is original sin, then story is prayer. At its best, it reminds us that, beneath our many differences, we remain beasts of one species."-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
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1. The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human
By: Jonathan Gottschall
4.23
Format: 510 pages, Hardcover
Humans live in landscapes of make-believe. We spin fantasies. We devour novels, films, and plays. E… read more
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- psychology
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2. Writing for Emotional Impact: Advanced Dramatic Techniques to Attract, Engage, and Fascinate the Reader from Beginning to End
By: Karl Iglesias
3.99
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Karl Iglesias breaks new ground by focusing on the psychology of the reader. Based on his acclaimed… read more
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3. Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story
By: John Yorke
1.50
Format: None pages, Paperback
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4. On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
By: William Zinsser
4.24
Format: 321 pages, Paperback
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It … read more
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- communication
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"Less is more."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Truth needs no adornment."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Don't be kind of bold. Be bold."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
"Writers are the custodians of memory..."-William Zinsser, On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
5. Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
By: James Hynes
0.00
Format: None pages, Audible Audio
Whether you're huddled around the campfire, composing an email to a friend, or sitting down to writ… read more
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6. The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of a Blockbuster Novel
By: Matthew L. Jockers , Jodie Archer
4.07
Format: 384 pages,
Ask most people about massive success in the world of fiction, and you'll typically hear that it's … read more
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7. The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
By: Donald Maass
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Engage Your Readers with Emotion While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plott… read more
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- nonfiction
- writing
- self help
"Plot happens outside but story happens inside. Readers won't get the true story, though, unless you put it on the page--both the big meaning in small events, and the overlooked implications of large …"-Donald Maass, The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
8. Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
By: Robert McKee
4.29
Format: 176 pages, Hardcover
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring no… read more
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9. Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
By: Lisa Cron
3.77
Format: None pages, Paperback
This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that … read more
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10. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
By: David Brooks
4.14
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper c… read more
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- psychology
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- audiobook
"Being open-hearted is a prerequisite for being a full, kind, and wise human being."-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
"A person who is looking for beauty is likely to find wonders, while a person looking for threats will find danger. A person who beams warmth brings out the glowing sides of the people she meets, whil…"-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
11. Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
By: Charles Duhigg
4.05
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780593243916. Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the … read more
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"Strong leaders didn't help people align. In fact, groups with a dominant leader had the least amount of neural synchrony."-Charles Duhigg, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
"To communicate with someone, we must connect with them. When we absorb what someone is saying and they comprehend what we say, it's because our brains have, to some degree, aligned."-Charles Duhigg, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
12. The Creative Act: A Way of Being
By: Rick Rubin
4.04
Format: 406 pages, Hardcover
From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their… read more
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- self help
- psychology
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- writing
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- audiobook
"Find the sustainable rituals that best support your work."-Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"In terms of priority, inspiration comes first. You come next. The audience comes last."-Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"When it comes to the creative process, patience is accepting that the majority of the work we do is out of our control."-Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"Turning something from an idea into a reality can make it seem smaller. It changes from unearthly to earthly. The imagination has no limits. The physical world does. The work exists in both."-Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
13. Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
By: Matthew Dicks
4.27
Format: 368 pages, Paperback
A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and wh… read more
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- nonfiction
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- audiobook
"I’ve always said that a good storytelling show feels like a cross between therapy, rehab and hanging out after dinner with friends"-Matthew Dicks, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
"If I can recommend storytelling to you for any reason at all, it would be that storytelling helps you realize that the biggest, scariest, most painful or regretful things in your head get small and s…"-Matthew Dicks, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
"I also believe that great storytellers know this: The first idea is rarely the best idea. It may be the most convenient idea. The easiest to remember. The one you personally like the most. Bu rarely …"-Matthew Dicks, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
"I also believe that great storytellers know this: The first idea is rarely the best idea. It may be the most convenient idea. The easiest to remember. The one you personally like the most. But rarely…"-Matthew Dicks, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling
14. How to Write Funny Characters
By: Scott Dikkers
4.34
Format: 178 pages, Kindle Edition
The Definitive Guide to Writing Comedic Characters From one of the world’s most celebrated humor… read more
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15. How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
By: Meg Bowles
3.86
Format: 336 pages, Hardcover
The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years… read more
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16. Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level
By: Molly McCowan
4.35
Format: 6 pages, Audible Audio
5 hours and 18 minutes Editing your own work is difficult, but it’s a crucial skill to master if… read more
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17. Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business
By: Kindra Hall
4.25
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
What stories do you need to tell, and how do you tell them? Stories That Stick provides a clear fra… read more
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18. The Science of Storytelling
By: Will Storr
4.06
Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition
Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our… read more
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- philosophy
- nonfiction
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- business
- science
"The gift of story is wisdom"-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"If tribal thinking is original sin, then story is prayer. At its best, it reminds us that, beneath our many differences, we remain beasts of one species."-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"Locked inside the black vault of our skulls, stuck forever in the solitude of our own hallucinated universe, story is a portal, a hallucination within the hallucination, the closest we'll ever really…"-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
"Stories work on multiple evolved systems in the brain and a skilled storyteller activates these networks like the conductor of an orchestra, a little trill of moral outrage here, a fanfare of status …"-Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling
19. The Story Paradox: How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears them Down
By: Jonathan Gottschall
3.71
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytel… read more
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- psychology
- philosophy
- nonfiction
- science
20. Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds: A Writer’s Guide
By: Margaret Kerrison
4.24
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds guides writers through the entire creative proc… read more
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21. First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life
By: Joe Moran
4.10
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
'What a lovely thing this is: a book that delights in the sheer textural joy of good sentences ... … read more
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"Poetic emotion, resonance and power is in the vowels/vowel sounds"-Joe Moran, First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life
"Sentences are our writing commons, the shared ground where every writer walks."-Joe Moran, First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life
"Speech is more intimate in its syntax than writing. It has shorter clauses and more no-content words to link these clauses up. Writing is denser, with longer clauses and more content words. Speech is…"-Joe Moran, First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life
"The act is its own reward; do not expect applause. You must be willing to keep writing in the absence of any evidence that anyone is reading. And no use complaining, either, since no one asked you to…"-Joe Moran, First You Write a Sentence.: The Elements of Reading, Writing … and Life
