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The Quest for the Philosopher's Stone of Storytelling

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Monthly Archives: June 2014

What is Theme?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by David SheppardMarch 7, 2018

If you look up the word “theme” in the Oxford Dictionary of English, it is defined  as: “an idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature: love and honour are the pivotal themes of the Hornblower … Continue reading →

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The Hook

Posted on June 11, 2014 by David SheppardMarch 7, 2018

This little essay is about the term used by practically all story theorists, which they call “The Hook.” God in Heaven! I hate that term. And the reason I hate it is that not only is it misleading, but it … Continue reading →

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Resolution

Posted on June 7, 2014 by David SheppardMarch 7, 2018

You might wonder why so many people love to tell stories. Yes, some of it is to become famous in Hollywood or to be the next Stephen King, but potential authors with motivations disconnected from the writing process itself will … Continue reading →

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