The Science of Storytelling

By: Will Storr

Narrated by: James Clamp

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers - and also our brains - create worlds by being attuned to moments of unexpected change.

Storr’s superbly chosen examples range from Harry Potter to Jane Austen to Alice Walker, Greek drama to Russian novels to Native American folk tales, King Lear to Breaking Bad to children’s stories. With chapters such as "The Dramatic Question" and "Plot, Endings, and Meaning" and a practical, step-by-step appendix dedicated to "The Sacred Flaw Approach", The Science of Storytelling is destined to become an invaluable resource for writers of all stripes, whether novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or writer of creative or traditional nonfiction.

©2020 Will Storr (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Great content and great narration

Very insightful to human behavior. Humans learn and pass down knowledge through stories, that’s how we are where we are today. Knowing how to connect with another person or even change the narrative you tell yourself is extremely powerful!

Fascinating, revealing about human nature

Loved it, recommending to all curious, non-writers and writers alike. Fascinating story, revealing mostly about human nature in general, not at all just for writing stories itself.

Really great and engaging breakdown of story

Really enjoyed this audio book. It's a fantastic insight as to why stories work and how they touch the human heart. Great audio read too!

Choppy

The bones of the book are good. Delivered great. Felt choppy and parts and unresolved.

Fantastic

Easy to listen to. Very informational I learned a lot. Examples were very well told. Highly recommend.