The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better

By Will Storr

Categories: Literature & Fiction, Science & Math

Journalist and novelist Will Storr uses psychology and neuroscience to explain why stories hold such power over us and how to write better ones. He shows that the brain is itself a storyteller, building a model of the world around us, and that compelling stories center on flawed characters whose beliefs are tested by change. Combining science with examples from literature and film, Storr offers practical lessons for writers and anyone who wants to tell stories well.

Recommended by 1 person

• Shane Parrish: “I'm really enjoying The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr.”