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Literary Devices
The best pocket book to the subject!
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Narrative
Telling the StoryThe Essential Pocket Guide.
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Plot
The Art of StoryThe Pocket Guide to Narrative Structure
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Genre and Trope
What is a literary genre? What are tropes? What genre does a creaky door suggest? In this concise little book, educator Amy Jones outlines the archetypal genres of the literary world, with classic examples and a garnish of tropes. If you ever wanted to explore the well-trodden ruts and cliches of literary life then this book is for you.
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The Story Book
Drawing together six acclaimed pocket guides by educator and lecturer Amy Jones, The Story Book is the definitive companion for anyone who wants to craft compelling fiction. Packed with examples, diagrams, insights, and instantly usable techniques, this unique volume is a mentor, reference guide, and literary map all rolled into one. Whether you're exploring your first plot twist or refining your twentieth novel, The Story Book will help you write with confidence, clarity, and creative joy. Your stories start here.
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Genre and Trope
What is a literary genre? What are tropes? What genre does a creaky door suggest? Or a man and a woman stuck in an elevator? When should you use tropes? When should you avoid them? In this concise little book, educator Amy Jones outlines the archetypal genres of the literary world, illuminating them with classic examples and a garnish of tropes. If you've ever wanted to explore the well-trodden ruts and clichés of literary life, this book will show you the way.
€ 9,00 -
Setting & Description
Why does an author set their story where and when they do? How do you describe places and make them real for your reader? Why might you build contrast between multiple settings in your story? In this useful little book, educator Amy Jones describes the various options available to writers for setting their stories in space and time, and outlines the tried and tested literary tricks which authors use to paint these places so vividly in the imagination of their readers.
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Character
What makes a character interesting? How do you build a convincing character arc? Does every story have a hero? How many shades of villain are there? How does a writer bring their characters alive? In this timeless little book, lecturer Amy Jones describes the secret techniques that writers use to create their characters, along with their archetypes, backstories, motivations, modes of dialogue, habits, hopes, fears, flaws, frustrations . . . and eventual resolutions and redemptions.
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Setting & Description
Why does an author set their story where and when they do? How do you describe places and make them real for your reader? Why might you build contrast between multiple settings in your story? In this useful little book, educator Amy Jones describes the various options available to writers for setting their stories in space and time, and outlines the tried and tested literary tricks which authors use to paint these places so vividly in the imagination of their readers.
€ 9,00 -
Narrative
What is the best way to tell a story? In first-person peripheral, or the third-person focalized? Unfolding in the present, or as events in the past? Where is the camera? What is the lens? Where is the action? In this concise little book, educator Amy Jones describes the different ways that novelists and scriptwriters tell their stories. Packed with examples and insights, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines. It's not the story, it's how you tell it!
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Character
What makes a character interesting? How do you build a convincing character arc? Does every story have a hero? How many shades of villain are there? How does a writer bring their characters alive? In this timeless little book, teacher Amy Jones describes the secret techniques that writers use to create their characters, along with their archetypes, backstories, motivations, modes of dialogue, habits, hopes, fears, flaws, frustrations ... and eventual resolutions and redemptions.
€ 9,00 -
Literary Devices
What is the difference between literal and figurative writing? Is there really a secret set of tricks used by top authors to make their writing even better? Why not use these tricks all the time? This excellent little book, by English literature and creative writing tutor Amy Jones, provides a vital introduction to the essential literary devices used by writers for thousands of years to engage and charm their readers, and better describe their worlds in words.
€ 9,00