Jonathan Gotchall’s Storytelling Animal is a must-read for authors whether you are new to storytelling or well-practiced at the art.
Gottschall is an American literary scholar in literature and evolution – which I think is an amazing marriage of ideas right there.
The Storytelling Animal is a well-researched book with many examples, anecdotes, and of course, stories.
The book came out in 2012, and I am sure there is new research to further the ideas presented. Still, it continues to be an excellent read for new and veteran authors alike.
If you would prefer a summary, head over to Why Authors Need to Tell Stories.
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Become a skilled storyteller and you will become a stronger writer.
– Keep writing
Melody Ann
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