So much of the storytelling advice for entrepreneurs stops short ofthe HOW. We get a lot of WHY articles. We might even get a few examples of WHO (Who’s doing it right). But the rest — well, it’s time to get specific on the nuts and bolts. Here’s Where You Start You do w...
Are there only seven story types available to fiction storytellers? Some suggest there are fewer, while others claim more... but does it really matter?
John Jakes passed away in 2023 at the age of 90, leaving behind an impressive catalog of about 60 novels. Keep reading to learn more about John Jakes' bibliography and see why he's been hailed as a master of storytelling. The North and South Trilogy ByJohn Jakes One of Jakes’ better-...
Show cohesion:Different parts of the story relate to or illuminate each other enough (subject-wise, thematically, or in other ways) to sit within the same storytelling frame. Obey their own internal logic.In a fictional world where a powerful government is always watching (as in Orwell's1984)...
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The truth is that few plots appear on the page full formed and captivating on first pass. The first draft of a book is simply a chance to tell a whole story, from start to finish. When you revise, cut the dead weight from each chapter. Make every paragraph contribute either revealing ...
Every now and then, the literary world experiences a seismic shift that changes the landscape of storytelling. Metafiction is one such phenomenon. It stands
The author Christopher Booker, for instance, argues that there onlyseven basic plotsin storytelling. Nick Morgan usesfivein his speechwriting and coaching work. By using “core” or “standard” variations of story structure, you’re doing two things: ...
Shaanxi kuaiban is a【1】 (tradition) Chinese form of storytelling in the Shaanxi local language to the strong regular repeated sound of bamboo clappers. On June 10, 2021, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism 【2】 (recognize) a new group of 325 national intangible (非物质的) cultural ...
Immerse yourself in the medieval Chinese world of pugilistic wonders, intrigue, and chivalry with these seven classic Wuxia stories.