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The Storyteller's Workbook

An Inspirational, Interactive Guide to the Craft of Novel Writing
By Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez
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The Storyteller's Workbook by Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez is a practical and engaging tool designed to guide aspiring writers through the complexities of storytelling. It offers exercises, prompts, and insights to help shape creative ideas into narratives, all while encouraging personal exploration and the development of unique writing styles. Suitable for writers at any stage, this workbook supports and motivates through the entire process of crafting a story.
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You might enjoy this book if you're an aspiring writer seeking inspiration and structure for your storytelling journey. It's designed to provide practical tools and creative exercises that help develop your narrative skills, while offering insight into the authors' personal processes. Ideal for those who appreciate guidance in crafting compelling stories.

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Your companion to writing a novel from start to finish, with thoughtful prompts, calendars, and checklists to guide you along the way.

Wherever you are on your journey as a writer, The Storyteller's Workbook is your one-stop shop for planning, writing, and pitching your novel. Find the space and freedom to create authentically with just enough structure and guidance to get you to the finish line. The workbook includes:

  • calendars to record daily word counts, set and track goals, or keep due dates in sight
  • progress colouring sheets to track milestones
  • a fluid and customisable outline
  • character development and world-building tools
  • revision and polishing checklists
  • prompts for creating a title
  • worksheets for crafting an effective pitch, synopsis, and query to assist in selling your novel
  • literary agent and query tracker
  • sticker sheets filled with writerly wit and wisdom
  • blank pages for brainstorming, sketching, or collecting research
  • a place to plan and save rewards to keep you motivated

No more keeping track of multiple notebooks and digital files—now all your work is in one place. Stay organised and inspired while you explore the farthest reaches of your imagination. The Storyteller's Workbook is designed to empower you to write the story only you can tell.

We're going on this adventure together. It's time to pick up your pen.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593539439

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: TarcherPerigee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Adrienne Young is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Fable duology and the Sky in the Deep duology. She is a foodie with a deep love of history and travel and a shameless addiction to coffee. When she's not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, sipping wine over long dinners, or disappearing into her favorite art museums. She lives with her documentary filmmaker husband and their four little wildlings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Isabel Ibanez is an award-winning designer and the author of Woven in Moonlight, a finalist for the William C. Morris Award and Time's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, Written in Starlight, and Together We Burn. Her designs have been sold in nationwide brands such as Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel, and Paper Source in the form of greeting cards, notepads, and journals.

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