What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing - Paperback
by Melissa Donovan (Author)
What's a story? Is it character? Plot? Conflict? Change? Why do some stories fall flat with audiences while others sweep the globe, captivating people in every corner of the world?Stories are made up of many moving parts: action, dialogue, description, and exposition are just a few components of a story. These, and many other building blocks, are woven together to create a compelling and entertaining narrative.What's the Story? Building Blocks for Storytellers parses the elements that work together to form a story, fostering a broader and deeper understanding of stories, what they are made of, and how they are developed. The Storyteller's Toolbox series of books helps you develop skills and strategies to tell the best stories possible while exploring your creativity and developing a storytelling process that works for you.
Melissa Donovan is the founder and editor of Writing Forward, a blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas. Melissa started writing poetry and song lyrics at age thirteen. Shortly thereafter, she began keeping a journal. She attended Sonoma State University, earning a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing. Since then, Melissa has worked as a copywriter, editor, professional blogger, writing coach, and author.
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