Description:
Each of the twelve chapters represents a rung on the ladder of dynamic narrative development. Beginning with the most basic plot outline, Ellis leads readers through exercises and discussions of elements that build a story into a memorable reading or listening experience. The chapters includemany topics ofinterest to all writers, regardless of medium, but somewill speak most potently tothose writing either fiction orpersonal narrative. Chapters include Characterization, Point of View, Emotion, Context, Imagery, and Connection [with the reader]. Herself a leading professional storyteller, Ellis also includes a chapter especially for those who plan to craft stories for oral performance."
Review Quotes: "A masterful book by a master storyteller. To think that Elizabeth Ellis' voice could be even more powerful in print than in performance is unimaginable, but here she is in this inspiring and insightful book. She teaches us with humor and generosity, asking that we dig deeper--layer after layer--until we come to love and understand the characters we've created. Our stories are stronger for her guidance and so are we."-- "Jane Stenson, Storyteller, author and educator"