The Way of Story review: Wisdom for the Writers Journey

The Way of Story: Wisdom for the Writer’s Journey through Revision
I have learned more about writing narrative and revising story structure in the first 18 pages of The Way of Story: The Craft and Soul of Writing by Catherine Ann Jones than I have from any other combination of books I’ve read in the three years since I set out to pursue my writing dream..

Catherine Ann Jones is a screenwriter, playwright, and story structure analyst for Hollywood. She also wrote for the popular TV series, Touched by an Angel. Before I tell you how The Way of Story is affecting my current work, you might want to know a little more about the book:

For writers of all levels and all genres, Way of Story aims to help you develop story , character, and theme, teaching you to weave them seamlessly and effectively into the narrative. Jones balances teaching the techniques of craft with intuitive skills, highlighted by her own professional experiences. The examples, from publishing and screen classics like Gone With the Wind and Casablanca to contemporary works like Crash, Star Wars and Harry Potter, take you deep into how story is crafted and what makes the story work (translation: why it was marketable). You’ll learn how to engage your writing on a deeply personal level and transform that into something universal and marketable.

All the best,

Karen M. Rider http://karenmrider.blogspot.com/2011/02/way-of-story-on-craft-and-soul-in.html
Writing with Clarity, Integrity & Creativity.