The Science of Storytelling

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'If you want to write a novel or a script, read this book' Sunday Times

'The best book on the craft of storytelling I've ever read' Matt Haig

'Rarely has a book engrossed me more, and forced me to question everything I've ever read, seen or written. A masterpiece' Adam Rutherford

Why stories make us human and how to tell them better.

There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story - but few have used a scientific approach.

In this incisive, thought-provoking book, award-winning writer Will Storr demonstrates how master storytellers manipulate and compel us.

Applying dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to the foundations of our myths and archetypes, he shows how we can use these tools to tell better stories - and make sense of our chaotic modern world.

INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL.

In The Science of Storytelling, Storr's creative ability shines through his writing, offering a deep dive into the cognitive disciplines that shape our understanding of stories. His exploration of language, psychology, and neuropsychology is a testament to his authorship and a top contribution to the arts.

For fans of (Television Producer) John Yorke (Into the Woods), K. M. Weiland (Writing Archetypal Character Arcs), Malcolm Gladwell (What the Dog Saw), Johann Hari (Magic Pill), and David Mcraney (How Minds Change).