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A machine mapped the most frequently used emotional trajectories in fiction, and compared them with the ones readers like best. 
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“ Alfred Hitchcock was an English film director and producer who worked closely with screenwriters on his films. The master storyteller, born 13 August 1899, died 29 April 1980.”
Via Shannon Bolithoe , Penelope
Penelope's curator insight,
August 16, 2016 12:44 PM
Alfred Hitchcock had the scream theme down pat. These tips, however, could apply to any writing genre to give it a new heartbeat. Great ideas! ***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly" *** Link to the original article: http://writerswrite.co.za/6-things-alfred-hitchcock-can-teach-you-about-writing
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A story arc is the chain on which the pearls, or scenes, of your novel are strung. The story arc--or narrative arc--is the same thing as "plot." Via Penelope, Sarah McElrath
Penelope's curator insight,
August 2, 2016 7:15 PM
Simply explained, this article is a great keeper to explain story arc. What it is, why it's important, and how to use it to make your novels pop with tension.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly" *** Link to the original article: http://maryleemacdonaldauthor.com/story-arc-plot-explained-simply/ |
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I love a good page turner. There are few things more satisfying to me then starting a book and not physically being able to put it down. So much so that you look up from said book only to realize that you've been in your pajamas all day, and now it's nighttime. Such was the wonderful… Via Penelope
Penelope's curator insight,
February 15, 2017 10:17 PM
I absolutely love stories that stand up the hair on your arms--those rare plots where you never know what's lurking around each corner and senses are firing on all cylinders. Want to know how to write your own creeper? This article gives us some really great ideas for a whiplash of a ride sure to thrill the reader. ***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly"***
Scoop.it!
A story arc is the chain on which the pearls, or scenes, of your novel are strung. The story arc--or narrative arc--is the same thing as "plot." Via Penelope, Sarah McElrath
Penelope's curator insight,
August 2, 2016 7:15 PM
Simply explained, this article is a great keeper to explain story arc. What it is, why it's important, and how to use it to make your novels pop with tension.
***This review was written by Penelope Silvers for her curated content on "Writing Rightly" *** Link to the original article: http://maryleemacdonaldauthor.com/story-arc-plot-explained-simply/
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Scientists at the Computational Story Laboratory have identified the six emotional arcs that form the building blocks of all stories.
Jim Lerman's insight:
This research throws important light on the study of storytelling. If you are into the topic, this article (and the linked paper) are must reading!
Jim Lerman's curator insight,
July 15, 2016 7:34 PM
This research throws important light on the study of storytelling. If you are into the topic, this article (and the linked paper) are must reading! |
