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Monkeys with Typewriters

How to Write Fiction and Unlock the Secret Power of Stories

Scarlett Thomas author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Published:4th Aug '16

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This creative writing guide explores storytelling techniques and insights, encouraging readers to craft their own narratives. Monkeys with Typewriters offers practical advice for aspiring writers.

In Monkeys with Typewriters, readers embark on a journey through the art of storytelling, discovering how narratives shape our understanding of the world. The book delves into notable plots from historical and contemporary sources, examining everything from Plato's philosophical musings to the cinematic brilliance of The Matrix. By drawing connections between classic literature and modern films like Toy Story, it reveals the timeless nature of storytelling and its relevance in today's society.

This creative writing guide offers unique insights into the mechanics of storytelling, providing tools for aspiring writers to enhance their craft. It emphasizes the importance of narrative structure, character development, and thematic depth, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their writing skills. The author encourages readers to analyze and deconstruct stories, helping them to recognize the underlying patterns that make narratives compelling.

Ultimately, Monkeys with Typewriters serves as a bridge between reading and writing, inspiring individuals to not only appreciate the stories they consume but also to create their own. With its engaging prose and practical advice, this book is a must-read for anyone eager to unlock their creative potential and master the art of storytelling.

Thomas has the mesmerising power of a great storyteller. * * Financial Times * *
Ingenious and original . . . A cracking good yarn, fizzing with intelligence. * * Philip Pullman on THE END OF MR Y * *
This book might just change your life. * * Independent on Sunday, on PopCo * *
A sprawling ode to curiosity and the life of the mind. * * Daily Telegraph, on The End of Mr Y * *
Whether you want to write or not, Monkeys with Typewriters is the kind of book that renews your enthusiasm for reading in general, a book that believes - and encourages its readers to believe - that great fiction matters * * Follow the Thread * *
Thomas. . . eschews the self-flagellating ethic of some courses by preaching tolerance for fancy prose style, and exhorts her readers to be ambitious and "ask important questions" with their fiction, an admirable stand -- Leo Benedictus * * Observer * *

ISBN: 9781786890290

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 30mm

Weight: 328g

496 pages

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