The Science of Storytelling
by Will Storr
Storr on why stories grip brains: the flawed character, the sacred flaw, control, status and the 'who am I' question, drawn from psychology and neuroscience. Insightful for writers and anyone who communicates.
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you want to understand story at the level of human psychology.
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Three things you will actually use
- Stories are about change in a flawed character.
- Control is the deep theme.
- Specificity creates the world.
Do this first
Identify the sacred flaw of your protagonist, or of yourself.
Our verdict
Story, psychologically explained.
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