The Art and Craft of Storytelling
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The Art and Craft of Storytelling by Nancy Lamb
Master the Power of StoryWhen you consider the thousands of years of storytelling that comprise our literary tradition, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the shadow of so many works. But there are common threads that link all stories--from Beowulf and Hamlet to Gone With the Wind and The Godfather to the story you're drafting right now in your head. These threads form the foundation that supports story--a foundation Nancy Lamb shows you how to access and master.
Whether you're writing a novel, a memoir, or a screenplay, The Art and Craft of Storytelling offers time-tested ways to translate a concrete idea into a polished work. In this book, you will find strategies for-
.Creating a successful a beginning, middle, and end while moving smoothly from one stage to the next
.Crafting memorable characters, choosing the best point of view for your story, and constructing authentic, compelling dialogue
.Integrating and navigating the more subtle elements of story, such as voice, tone, premise, and theme
.Understanding genres and subgenres and how they apply to your story
.Structuring plots that transform a ho-hum story into a page-turning read
The Art and Craft of Storytelling gives you all the tools you need to contribute your own story to our great tradition, to open new worlds to your readers, and to introduce new ways of thinking. This is the power and purpose of story. And by your writing, this is the tradition you honor.
Nancy Lamb is the author of 43 books for children and adults, both fiction and nonfiction. She's led seminars in Singapore, Athens, Georgia, and Big Sur, California, where she's taught writing. Her website, www.nancylamb.com, is where you may contact her.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781582975597 |
| ISBN 10 | 1582975590 |
| Title | The Art and Craft of Storytelling |
| Author | Nancy Lamb |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | F&W Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2008-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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