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"Shaping the Story teaches beginning fiction writers to hone their craft with a unique, step-by-step approach to writing a short story.
Stepping students through an interlocking set of twelve easy-to-follow exercises, Shaping the Story helps the beginning fiction writer understand the ways a short story changes and grows as it moves from its often-vague beginnings through a satisfying ending. As students step through the process, they learn about development of theme, point of view, voice, setting, character, dialogue, scene, plot, the treatment of time, and the crafting of satisfying endings.
The text also offers an additional 48 skill-building exercises--four per chapter--plus an anthology of thirteen carefully chosen stories, which, through reading and analysis, will bring the...>>
"Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of lifeâincluding astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winnersâto develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Mothâs Peabody Awardâwinning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.
Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl âDMCâ...>>
