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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.70 — 7,137 ratings — published 2012
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 17,619 ratings — published 1997
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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 7,256 ratings — published 2007
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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 172 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.26 — 8,409 ratings — published 2018
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Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence (Paperback)
by (shelved 158 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,586 ratings — published 2012
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The Science of Storytelling The Science of Storytelling (ebook)
by (shelved 148 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.05 — 8,278 ratings — published 2019
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
by (shelved 141 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.12 — 45,324 ratings — published 1949
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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die (Hardcover)
by (shelved 121 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.98 — 99,857 ratings — published 2006
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The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 108 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.82 — 2,760 ratings — published 2000
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Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 99 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.01 — 22,081 ratings — published 2005
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 95 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.34 — 320,151 ratings — published 2000
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Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences (Paperback)
by (shelved 91 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,595 ratings — published 2010
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Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 83 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,519 ratings — published 2013
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,424 ratings — published 1992
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Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.26 — 26,629 ratings — published 2017
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Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business (Hardcover)
by (shelved 76 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.22 — 3,943 ratings — published 2019
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Bird by Bird Bird by Bird (Paperback)
by (shelved 74 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.24 — 111,752 ratings — published 1994
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Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need Long Story Short: The Only Storytelling Guide You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.80 — 1,469 ratings — published 2015
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The Storyteller's Secret: How the World's Most Inspiring Leaders Turn Their Passion Into Performance The Storyteller's Secret: How the World's Most Inspiring Leaders Turn Their Passion Into Performance (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.85 — 3,021 ratings — published 2016
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Contagious: Why Things Catch On Contagious: Why Things Catch On (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.98 — 33,351 ratings — published 2013
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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 54 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,710 ratings — published 2022
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Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.38 — 8,287 ratings — published 2015
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The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.76 — 1,760 ratings — published 2004
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The Power of Myth The Power of Myth (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.26 — 53,976 ratings — published 1988
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Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
by (shelved 43 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.19 — 6,503 ratings — published 2016
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Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 38 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,672 ratings — published 2016
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Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.88 — 21,822 ratings — published 2014
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Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell (and Live) the Best Stories Will Rule the Future
by (shelved 37 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.99 — 946 ratings — published 2012
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.00 — 132,300 ratings — published 1993
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 34 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.18 — 87,345 ratings — published 1918
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (Hardcover)
by (shelved 34 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.10 — 271,652 ratings — published 2009
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I Am a Story: A Picture Book Celebrating Storytelling Through History for Children (Ages 4-8) I Am a Story: A Picture Book Celebrating Storytelling Through History for Children (Ages 4-8)
by (shelved 32 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.27 — 1,414 ratings — published 2016
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Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire Lead with a Story: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire (Hardcover)
by (shelved 32 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.84 — 1,422 ratings — published 2012
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Design Is Storytelling Design Is Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.96 — 1,763 ratings — published 2017
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The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work (Works) The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work (Works)
by (shelved 31 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.29 — 2,712 ratings — published 1990
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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,319 ratings — published 1942
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Life of Pi Life of Pi (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.94 — 1,760,476 ratings — published 2001
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Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005 Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005 (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.99 — 8,823 ratings — published 1979
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Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 29 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.74 — 1,053 ratings — published
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Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.38 — 1,522 ratings — published 2010
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On the Origin of Stories: Evolution, Cognition, and Fiction On the Origin of Stories: Evolution, Cognition, and Fiction (Hardcover)
by (shelved 29 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.83 — 441 ratings — published 2009
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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.13 — 32,089 ratings — published 2009
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Improving Your Storytelling: Beyond the Basics for All Who Tell Stories in Work and Play (American Storytelling) Improving Your Storytelling: Beyond the Basics for All Who Tell Stories in Work and Play (American Storytelling)
by (shelved 28 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.59 — 206 ratings — published 1999
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The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.60 — 404 ratings — published 2003
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Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate With Power and Impact Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate With Power and Impact (Hardcover)
by (shelved 27 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.60 — 630 ratings — published 2007
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Story Engineering Story Engineering (Paperback)
by (shelved 26 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.10 — 3,310 ratings — published 2011
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The Tiger's Wife The Tiger's Wife (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as storytelling)
avg rating 3.42 — 102,639 ratings — published 2011
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.49 — 13,839 ratings — published 2018
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Dæmon Voices Dæmon Voices (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,688 ratings — published 2017
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TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 22 times as storytelling)
avg rating 4.04 — 15,099 ratings — published 2016
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