Introduction -- Caveats -- Interlude: The first rule -- 1. Story is, story as -- Interlude: The second rule -- 2. Soylent story: it's made out of people -- Interlude: The third rule -- 3. Strange arrangements: or, how your narrative garden grows -- Interlude: The fourth rule -- 4. Fightin', fornicatin', and flappin' them gums: on character interactions -- Interlude: The fifth rule -- 5. What hides behind the walls: understanding a story's theme -- Interlude: The last rule -- Epilogue: Oh Hell, one last story -- Appendix: 50 storytelling tips.
Summary:
"Hook your audience with unforgettable storytelling! What do Luke Skywalker, John McClane, and lonely dog on Ho'okipa Beach have in common? Simply put, we care about them. Great storytelling is making readers care about your characters, the choices they make, and what happens to them. It's making your audience feel the tension and emotion of a situation right alongside your protagonist. And to tell a damn fine story, you need to understand why and how that caring happens. Using a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples, and traditional storytelling terms, New York Times best-selling author Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling"--Back cover.
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