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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Humanity’s deep love of stories arose from our instinct to survive.
Chapter 3: A strong story requires focus that filters out all needless information.
Chapter 4: Empathy for the protagonist’s emotions draws readers deeply into the story.
Chapter 5: Only a protagonist with a clear inner goal can keep readers truly engaged fully in the story.
Chapter 6: To engage in a story, we need concrete details that pull us in and help imagine.
Chapter 7: A compelling story taps into our persistent urge to seek patterns.
Chapter 8: With long-term practice, knowing what makes a good story becomes more truly intuitive.
Description
Wired for Story (2012) takes findings from modern brain science to explain why exactly certain stories suck us in, while others leave us bored and disengaged. By using some fundamental techniques drawn from understanding what makes us tick, writers can craft more compelling stories.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in writing
- Anyone interested in brain science
- Anyone interested in storytelling