Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better

Will StorrPublished: 05/03/2020

£9.99

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘If you want to write a novel or a script, read this book’ Sunday Times

The best book on the craft of storytelling I’ve ever read’ Matt Haig

‘Rarely has a book engrossed me more, and forced me to question everything I’ve ever read, seen or written. A masterpiece’ Adam Rutherford

ISBN: 9780008276973 Category:

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘If you want to write a novel or a script, read this book’ Sunday Times

The best book on the craft of storytelling I’ve ever read’ Matt Haig

‘Rarely has a book engrossed me more, and forced me to question everything I’ve ever read, seen or written. A masterpiece’ Adam Rutherford

Why stories make us human and how to tell them better.

There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story – but few have used a scientific approach.

In this incisive, thought-provoking book, award-winning writer Will Storr demonstrates how master storytellers manipulate and compel us.

Applying dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to the foundations of our myths and archetypes, he shows how we can use these tools to tell better stories – and make sense of our chaotic modern world.

INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL.

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Weight 0.23 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 2 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

297

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

808.02 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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