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    Plot: The Art of Story
    Plot: The Art of Story
    Plot: The Art of Story
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    Plot: The Art of Story

    By Amy Jones

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    Why do some books grab you from the very first line?_x0003_What did Aristotle have to say about the art of telling stories?_x0003_Is there a secret structure to stories known by all the best writers? In this neat pocket book, English lecturer Amy Jones describes the clever narrative scaffolds used for thousands of years by novelists and scriptwriters. With helpful examples, diagrams and cartoons, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWooden Books
    Release dateOct 1, 2021
    ISBN9781912706204
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