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

From the author of "The Heretics" and "Selfie", this is an exploration of how master storytellers manipulate and compel us, from the Hebrew scriptures to the Mr Men, Booker Prize winning novels and TV box sets.

Summary

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

Product details

• Authors: Will Storr, Storr Will, WILL STORR
• Publisher: William Collins
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9780008276935
• ISBN: 978-0-00-827693-5
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 204 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Literature: general, reference works; England, English, 20th Century, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, PSYCHOLOGY / Creative Ability, SCIENCE / Cognitive Science, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Literature: history & criticism, Creative writing & creative writing guides, c 2010 to c 2020, c 2010 to c 2019, Literature: history and criticism, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / Authorship