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This is a review of How To Tell A Great Story by

Alex Shapiro, WritersCrossing.com 

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http://www.writerscrossing.com/book_reviews/03012005-writing-stories.html

 

 

How to Tell a Great Story
By Aneeta Sundararaj

Format: ebook

Author: Aneeta Sundararaj

List Price: US$29.95

http://www.howtotellagreatstory.com

 

Storytelling... it makes us think of children gathered around campfires listening to great stories at the end of an adventurous day... but storytelling is so much more.  We use it every single day, a lot of times not even realizing it, in numerous professions-- as teachers or public speakers, to name only a few.  If still in doubt, just ask those who attend "Toastmasters" meetings to improve their public speaking; they will come up with plenty of ideas where your storytelling skills may come in handy.
 

Storytelling is particular important in writing world.  As writers, we have to master the art of storytelling in order to grab readers' attention and keep them involved in the story.   
 
But how do we get to master the art of storytelling? 
 
Well, one easy way is to read and study Aneeta Sundararaj's book.  "How To Tell A Great Story" is an interactive, fun way to learn where to find your story ideas and how to turn them into great stories.  "How To Tell A Great Story" can be used as an introductory course in storytelling, in which readers have the opportunity to actively participate through solving the practical examples, quick quizzes and exercises sprinkled throughout the book.  
 
The author teaches her readers the "nuts and bolts," do's and don'ts of storytelling.  Using a friendly, supportive tone and plain English, she explains the components, the "ingredients" of a great story.  As readers, we learn about plot and character, about theme, and how to create excitement and give pace to the story.  Following the R.P.I. principle Sundararaj uses in her book, we are able to achieve our goal and become skilled storytellers.  With each read page and every solved exercise, we learn how to start with an idea and build it into a story, make it ours and share it with our audience. 
 
For those of you who are still unsure you can become skilled storytellers, the author brings pro and con arguments and explains each one of them, in plain English.  The read is informative and enjoyable.  The tone is friendly and supportive; examples and quizzes require serious work, but they are fun.  Oh, and what exactly is the R.P.I. principle?  Well... for that you have to read Sundararaj's book.

So, what are you waiting for?
 

http://www.howtotellagreatstory.com

 


About the Reviewer

Alex Shapiro (pen name) is a freelance writer and author of "Poetry of the Soul."  Contact her at alex_a_shapiro@yahoo.com or
www.mediabistro.com/alinaoswald

 

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