Plot: The Art of Story

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 story structure known by all the best writers? In this convenient pocket book, English lecturer Amy Jones describes the clever narrative scaffolds used for thousands of years by novelists scriptwriters. Packed with helpful examples, diagrams and cartoons, this is an essential reference guide for writers of all ages and disciplines.