Damn Fine Story: Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative

nHook Your Audience with Unforgettable Storytelling n What do Luke Skywalker, John McClane, and a lonely dog on Ho'okipa Beach have in common? n n Simply put, we care about them. n n Great storytelling is making readers care about your characters, the choices they make, and what happens to them. It's making your audience feel the tension and emotion of a situation right alongside your protagonist. And to tell a damn fine story, you need to understand why and how that caring happens. n n Using a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples, and traditional storytelling terms, New York Times best-selling author Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling. In Damn Fine Story, you'll explore: n n - Fretytag's Pyramid for visualizing story structure--and when to break away from traditional storytelling forms n - Character relationships and interactions as the basis of every strong plot--no matter the form or genre n - Rising and falling tension that pulls the audience through to the climax and conclusion of the story n - Developing themes as a way to craft characters with depth nWhether you're writing a novel, screenplay, video game, comic, or even if you just like to tell stories to your friends and family over dinner, this funny and informative guide is chock-full of examples about the art and craft of storytelling--and how to write a damn fine story of your own.n