The Art And Craft Of Storytelling
Nancy Lamb
F+W Media
<p><b>Master the Power of Story</b><p>When 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&#150from <i>Beowulf</i> and <i>Hamlet</i> to <i>Gone With the Wind</i> and <i>The Godfather</i> to the story you're drafting right now in your head. These threads form the foundation that supports story&#150a foundation Nancy Lamb shows you how to access and master.<p>Whether you're writing a novel, a memoir, or a screenplay, <i>The Art and Craft of Storytelling</i> offers time-tested ways to translate a concrete idea into a polished work. In this book, you will find strategies for:<li>Creating a successful a beginning, middle, and end while moving smoothly from one stage to the next<li>Crafting memorable characters, choosing the best point of view for your story, and constructing authentic, compelling dialogue<li>Integrating and...