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The 18 Best Books on Storytelling (to Read in 2023)

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Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

Por qué algunas ideas sobreviven y otras mueren

Made to Stick

Hecho para Pegar

How Stories Make Us Human

Cómo las Historias Nos Hacen Humanos

The Storytelling Animal

El Animal Narrador

The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence

La Guía del Escritor para Usar la Ciencia del Cerebro para Enganchar a los Lectores desde la Primera Oración

Wired for Story

Programado para la Historia

Why Things Catch On

Por qué las cosas se popularizan

Contagious

Contagioso

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

22 Pasos para Convertirse en un Maestro Narrador

The Anatomy of Story

La Anatomía de una Historia

Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

Presenta Historias Visuales que Transforman Audiencias

Resonate

Resuena

Meditations

Meditaciones

The Psychology of Persuasion

La Psicología de la Persuasión

Influence

Influencia

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Algunas Instrucciones Sobre la Escritura y la Vida

Having always been a lover of literature, influenced greatly by her father's commitment to the craft, she found herself stepping into the world of writing, despite initially desiring a more conventional path. Her talent for crafting captivating and humorous narratives was evident from a young age, but it was not instantly met with success. It was the process of writing about her family's trials during her father's battle with brain cancer that set her writing career into motion.

She delves into the intimidating journey of beginning to write, advocating for consistency and manageable tasks over ambitious projects. She emphasizes the importance of writing imperfect first drafts, as they lay the groundwork for story development. She insists on the need to overcome self-criticism and perfectionism, carrying on with the writing process despite doubts. Finding solace in faith, she incorporates spirituality into her writing to combat these hurdles. 

She later focuses on technical aspects of writing, likening it to the gradual development of a Polaroid photograph. She urges writers to allow their characters to evolve naturally and to ensure their distinctive identities. She underlines the importance of dialogue and that the plot should stem from the characters rather than forcing characters into ill-fitting plots. She reiterates the importance of writing community and caution when choosing who to share your writing with. She values the impact of other's feedback, especially for novice writers. The curse of writer’s block, she believes, can only be remedied with patience and faith. Lastly, she expresses how writing can be a therapeutic tool for dealing with grief and other deep-seated emotions. She cautions against striving for perfection or imitating others and encourages authenticity. She concludes that the life of a writer is fulfilling, with the reward being the satisfaction derived from the work itself.

Bird by Bird

Pájaro tras Pájaro

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Cómo los Grandes Líderes Inspiran a Todos a Tomar Acción

Start with Why

Comienza con el Por Qué

A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

Un Camino hacia las Ganancias, la Pasión y el Propósito

Delivering Happiness

Entregando Felicidad

Ego Is the Enemy

El Ego es el Enemigo

The Art of Seduction

El Arte de la Seducción

The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

Los 9 Secretos de Oratoria de las Mentes Más Brillantes del Mundo

Talk Like TED

Habla Como TED

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

Cartas de un comerciante hecho a sí mismo a su hijo

Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work

Joseph Campbell sobre su Vida y Obra

The Hero’s Journey

El Viaje del Héroe

From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't

Desde Oradores TED hasta Leyendas de Negocios, Por qué algunas Ideas se Popularizan y otras No

20 Best Storytelling Books of All Time

Made to Stick

Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

The Storytelling Animal

How Stories Make Us Human

Wired for Story

The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence

Contagious

Why Things Catch On

The Anatomy of Story

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

Resonate

Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

Meditations

Influence

The Psychology of Persuasion

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Start with Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Delivering Happiness

A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

Ego Is the Enemy

The Art of Seduction

Talk Like TED

The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

The Hero’s Journey

Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work

The Storyteller's Secret

From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't

Long Story Short

The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need

The Art of Storytelling

Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story

Fascinate

Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation

Sources

What To Read Next

20 Best Storytelling Books of All Time

Made to Stick

Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

The Storytelling Animal

How Stories Make Us Human

Wired for Story

The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence

Contagious

Why Things Catch On

The Anatomy of Story

22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

Resonate

Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences

Meditations

Influence

The Psychology of Persuasion

Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

Start with Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Delivering Happiness

A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose

Ego Is the Enemy

The Art of Seduction

Talk Like TED

The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

Letters from a Self-Made Merchant to His Son

The Hero’s Journey

Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work

The Storyteller's Secret

From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don't

Long Story Short

The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need

The Art of Storytelling

Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story

Fascinate

Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation

Sources

What To Read Next

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