Why do some books grab you from the very first line What did Aristotle have to say about the art of telling stories Is there a secret structure to stories known by all the best writers? In this neat pocket book, English lecturer Amy Jones describes the clever narrative scaffolds used for thousands of years by novelists and scriptwriters. With helpful examples, diagrams and cartoons, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
Amy Jones heads an English department in a college in Somerset, England where she teaches English Language, Literature and Creative writing, alongside podcast writing, poetry and theories of narrative. She also produces her own creative work, finding inspiration in local woods and shores.
