--- product_id: 320032490 title: "The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters (Kiingo Storytelling)" price: "R764" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320032490-the-structure-of-story-how-to-write-great-stories-by store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters (Kiingo Storytelling) **Price:** R764 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters (Kiingo Storytelling) - **How much does it cost?** R764 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/320032490-the-structure-of-story-how-to-write-great-stories-by) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This practical, how-to guide reveals the tools that great writers use to craft compelling stories. What do all great stories have in common? What techniques do great writers use? How do you take your writing to the next level? There are no storytelling rules-but there are patterns. The Structure of Story details the specific writing tools that will help you recognize and apply the patterns of great stories. You will learn how to shift your focus from storytelling rules to storytelling tools. By applying these tools, you'll be able to keep the reader on the edge of their seat while delivering an emotional, meaningful story. In The Structure of Story, you'll learn the four dramatic tools that keep the reader engaged, the two things every story must accomplish, how to write multi-dimensional characters that drive plot, how a story's theme can be conveyed through a character arc, how to create an organic plot driven by cause and effect, the critical things that your opening must accomplish, what goes in the middle of a story, how to write an emotional climax, how subtext works and when to use it, how to create a twist ending, tools for showing rather than telling, how to pace your story properly, how to write an ending that's both satisfying and inevitable, and how to avoid a repetitive plot. No matter where you are in your writing career, The Structure of Story will give you new techniques to take your writing to the next level. Review: I Wish I Had This Book Years Ago! - Honestly, I wish I had this book years ago, my writing and storytelling would be leaps ahead already. Since I got this book, my personal writing projects are seeing dramatic improvement and I am having more breakthroughs and working through problem spots with greater ease. If you are interested in screenwriting or storytelling at any level—beginner, intermediate, expert—this is an incredible resource you'll absolutely want in your library. It's thick at over 400 pages. It's a wealth of information taught in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, along with examples so you can see the application. The examples from movies and books are not obscure, they're movies and stories you've actually seen or read before. What I love most about the book that Ross Hartmann has written is that he teaches the principles of storytelling and structure in "microlearning" blocks that are easy to digest, with most subsections averaging one page. I'm insanely busy (aren't we all), and this book makes it easy to pop it open and learn something in 5 minutes if that's all the time I have, or go longer. Because of the smaller microlearning sections, you're not committed to a full hour of reading. In one page of reading, you'll understand the principle and how to apply it to your own work. The way Ross teaches in this book is clear and concise—he gets to the heart of the message quickly without unnecessary fluff. For the price and what you get (amount, quality, ease of understanding) this book is a must-buy. You'll be making breakthroughs in no time with your writing and your storytelling will dramatically improve. It makes an incredible reference to return to as well, with all topics easy to find in the index. Bonus points: The author is very accessible and helpful on social media at Kiingo Creative. Review: Invaluable! Will help you understand and create stories in a new way - The Kiingo Creative Instagram page has been extremely helpful to me during the writing process so I was excited to see that Ross Hartman had written a book. And I was not disappointed! We've all heard standard writing advice many times but "The Structure of Story" takes it to a whole new level. It provides you with an arsenal of writing tools and dives deep into why those tools work. It goes below the surface and shows you exactly how to apply these principles to your work. For writers who want to master the storytelling craft and create an emotional impact with their stories this is a must. "The Structure of Story" doesn't just help with the writing process, it helps you grow as a writer, by allowing you to understand your story. It focuses on the emotional component of story-telling, something often overlooked by most books on writing. Yet it also applies a practical lens, giving you the tools to create a story that is lasting and impactful. No matter where you are in the writing process this book is sure to help "The Structure of Story" covers everything. This was as informative as a textbook-in fact I had to take notes, I found it so valuable-however unlike a textbook this was so easy to read. It's filled with examples from well known books or movies which made it very accessible and solidified the conceptions. This isn't just a one time read, I know I will be going back when I need help with a particular story element. It is organized in the perfect way to make it a great reference for this. This book will never stop helping your writing skills. You definitely need this on your shelf! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #161,263 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #83 in Screenwriting (Books) #294 in Fiction Writing Reference (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 218 Reviews | ## Images ![The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters (Kiingo Storytelling) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615t0BZZagL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Wish I Had This Book Years Ago! *by M***B on May 5, 2021* Honestly, I wish I had this book years ago, my writing and storytelling would be leaps ahead already. Since I got this book, my personal writing projects are seeing dramatic improvement and I am having more breakthroughs and working through problem spots with greater ease. If you are interested in screenwriting or storytelling at any level—beginner, intermediate, expert—this is an incredible resource you'll absolutely want in your library. It's thick at over 400 pages. It's a wealth of information taught in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, along with examples so you can see the application. The examples from movies and books are not obscure, they're movies and stories you've actually seen or read before. What I love most about the book that Ross Hartmann has written is that he teaches the principles of storytelling and structure in "microlearning" blocks that are easy to digest, with most subsections averaging one page. I'm insanely busy (aren't we all), and this book makes it easy to pop it open and learn something in 5 minutes if that's all the time I have, or go longer. Because of the smaller microlearning sections, you're not committed to a full hour of reading. In one page of reading, you'll understand the principle and how to apply it to your own work. The way Ross teaches in this book is clear and concise—he gets to the heart of the message quickly without unnecessary fluff. For the price and what you get (amount, quality, ease of understanding) this book is a must-buy. You'll be making breakthroughs in no time with your writing and your storytelling will dramatically improve. It makes an incredible reference to return to as well, with all topics easy to find in the index. Bonus points: The author is very accessible and helpful on social media at Kiingo Creative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Invaluable! Will help you understand and create stories in a new way *by E***R on May 23, 2021* The Kiingo Creative Instagram page has been extremely helpful to me during the writing process so I was excited to see that Ross Hartman had written a book. And I was not disappointed! We've all heard standard writing advice many times but "The Structure of Story" takes it to a whole new level. It provides you with an arsenal of writing tools and dives deep into why those tools work. It goes below the surface and shows you exactly how to apply these principles to your work. For writers who want to master the storytelling craft and create an emotional impact with their stories this is a must. "The Structure of Story" doesn't just help with the writing process, it helps you grow as a writer, by allowing you to understand your story. It focuses on the emotional component of story-telling, something often overlooked by most books on writing. Yet it also applies a practical lens, giving you the tools to create a story that is lasting and impactful. No matter where you are in the writing process this book is sure to help "The Structure of Story" covers everything. This was as informative as a textbook-in fact I had to take notes, I found it so valuable-however unlike a textbook this was so easy to read. It's filled with examples from well known books or movies which made it very accessible and solidified the conceptions. This isn't just a one time read, I know I will be going back when I need help with a particular story element. It is organized in the perfect way to make it a great reference for this. This book will never stop helping your writing skills. You definitely need this on your shelf! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Came a long dirty *by M***. on January 12, 2024* The book came a little dirty on the outside as if used, however the pages were in good shape so I chose not to return. The information in the book is great it really walks you through technique of writing on different genres. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Structure of Story: How to Write Great Stories by Focusing on What Really Matters (Kiingo Storytelling) - The Secrets to Creating Character Arcs: A Fiction Writer's Guide to Masterful Character Creation - Save the Cat! 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