27 Essential Principles of Story: Master the Secrets of Great Storytelling, from Shakespeare to South Park
Description
A practical guide to the craft of storytelling, this book distills the enduring principles behind compelling narratives across literature, film, television, and popular culture. Drawing on examples ranging from Shakespeare to South Park, it explores character, conflict, structure, stakes, theme, and the other essential elements that make stories resonate. Clear, accessible, and insightfully analytical, it helps writers recognize why great stories work and apply those lessons to their own fiction, screenplays, and creative projects. Whether you are developing your first story or refining an established practice, this is a useful handbook for mastering the fundamentals of narrative.
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paperback
Workman Publishing Company, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2020
384 pages
ISBN: 9781523507160
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First Published
2020
Language
eng
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