Immersion and Emotion
The Two Pillars of Storytelling
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A great novel is honed, not hatched.
There are two pillars to effective storytelling: immersion and emotional draw. Immersion is what transports readers into your story world. Emotional draw is what keeps them there.This book will take you deep into the craft workshop of the Darling Axe's two senior editors. Michelle and David's core editorial philosophy is simple: every element of a story must serve the reader's experience.
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"Michelle Barker and David Griffin Brown have crafted a literary gem that deserves a permanent spot on every writer's bookshelf."
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"This book is a treasure trove for both aspiring writers and seasoned authors, offering profound insights into the art of creating immersive and emotionally resonant narratives."
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"If you aspire to craft stories that captivate and resonate, this book is an indispensable companion."
First Pillar topics include:
- the writer's maxim of "show, don't tell"
- intersections of voice and POV
- head hopping
- setting
- world building across genres
- crafting a strong hook
- backstory
- immersive description
- body language
- dialogue
- filter words or filter verbs
- pacing at the level of scene and chapter
Second Pillar topics include:
- intersections of plot and character
- the protagonist's narrative goal
- the psychology of characterization
- plot complexity or secondary plotlines
- the art of narrative structure and the power of plot points
- the hero's journey and three-act structure
- the connection between inciting incident and climax
- causality in fiction
- symbolism
- theme
- crafting the perfect ending
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