The Storytelling Process, a non-fiction how-to by novelist Aaron Pogue, explores the concepts and techniques a new writer needs to finish a first novel.

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Short Synopsis
The Storytelling Process examines the desperate, exhilirating experience of National Novel Writing Month and the quest to complete a first novel. Aaron Pogue, a professional writer and long-time veteran of NaNoWriMo, takes the reader from the imaginative pre-writing stage, through the gruelling writing process, and into revision process with a considered look at the techniques and purposes that define each segment.

The Storytelling Process is a teacher, a mentor, and a cheerleader, providing you with the skills you need to write a first novel, the advice you need to make it a good read, and the encouragement you need to get to the end. Some of the topics covered in this book include:

• Chapter 1: The Storytelling Process
• Chapter 2: Thinking in Scenes
• Chapter 3: The Cast of Characters
• Chapter 4: The Conflict Resolution Cycle
• Chapter 5: Narrative Focus and the Plot Synopsis
• Chapter 6: Choosing Your Scenes
• Chapter 7: Broad Strokes and the Blank Page
• Chapter 8: Getting It Down on Paper