{"product_id":"2940170662661","title":"Damn Fine Story: Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHook Your Audience with Unforgettable Storytelling!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat do Luke Skywalker, John McClane, and a lonely dog on Ho'okipa Beach have in common?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply put, we care about them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a mix of personal stories, pop fiction examples, and traditional storytelling terms, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Chuck Wendig will help you internalize the feel of powerful storytelling. In \u003ci\u003eDamn Fine Story\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll explore: Fretytag's Pyramid for visualizing story structureamp;mdash;and when to break away from traditional storytelling forms; character relationships and interactions as the basis of every strong plotamp;mdash;no matter the form or genre; rising and falling tension that pulls the audience through to the climax and conclusion of the story; and developing themes as a way to craft characters with depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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 storytellingamp;mdash;and how to write a damn fine story of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117454868720,"sku":"2940170662661","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170662661_p0.jpg?v=1763808950","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170662661","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}