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The Science of Storytelling

By Will Storr

Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better. Collins, 2019.

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The Science of Storytelling

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An innovative and inspiring guide to creative writing that reveals the neuroscience behind the human response to stories and an in-depth analysis of how and why stories are crafted, along with tips on providing rich details and compelling characters that engage the brain.

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Who should read The Science of Storytelling

Authors • aspiring writers • teachers and students • psychologists • journalists • advertisers

About the author of The Science of Storytelling

Best-selling author Will Storr is a storytelling teacher, researcher, and acclaimed journalist. He has contributed to The New York Times, The Guardian, and the BBC, among other prominent publications. Storr received the New Journalist of the Year, Feature Writer of the Year, and National Press Club awards for excellence in reporting.

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