Length4h 49m
About this audiobook
Unlock the hidden mechanics of storytelling with a master craftsman who dissects the very DNA of the world’s greatest literature. From the intricate differences between story and plot to the creation of flat versus round characters, this insightful work reveals the magical scaffolding that holds fiction together. It is a conversational, brilliantly observant journey into the minds of iconic authors and their defining techniques. An essential, timeless masterclass for anyone who reads deeply or dreams of writing profoundly.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (8.6K)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I INTRODUCTORY
6VI FANTASY
2II THE STORY
7VII PROPHECY
3III PEOPLE
8VIII PATTERN AND RHYTHM
4IV PEOPLE (continued)
9IX CONCLUSION
5V THE PLOT
10IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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