Narrative Telling the Story
Narrative Telling the Story by Amy Jones, published by Wooden Books in October 2022, is a concise exploration of storytelling techniques. This 58-page book delves into the various methods novelists and scriptwriters use to convey their narratives, examining perspectives such as first-person peripheral and third-person focalized. Jones addresses key questions about storytelling, including the placement of the camera and the lens through which the action is viewed, providing a structured overview of narrative techniques.
Readers will find a wealth of examples and insights that serve as a reference guide for writers across different disciplines and ages. The book emphasizes the importance of narrative style, illustrating that the effectiveness of a story often hinges on how it is told rather than the content itself. With its focus on literary criticism and semiotics, this edition offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the art of storytelling.
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What is the best way to tell a story? In first-person peripheral, or third-person focalised? Unfolding in the present, or as events in the past? Where is the camera? What is the lens? Where is the action? In this concise little book, educator Amy Jones describes the different ways that novelists and scriptwriters tell their stories. Packed with examples and insights, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines. It’s not the story, it’s how you tell it!
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