From Plot to Narrative

Each of the twelve chapters represents a rung on the ladder of dynamic narrative development. Beginning with the most basic plot outline, Ellis leads readers through exercises and discussions of elements that build a story into a memorable reading or listening experience. The chapters include many topics of interest to all writers, regardless of medium, but some will speak most potently to those writing either fiction or personal narrative. Chapters include Characterization, Point of View, Emotion, Context, Imagery, and Connection [with the reader]. Herself a leading professional storyteller, Ellis also includes a chapter especially for those who plan to craft stories for oral performance.

Elizabeth Ellis told stories as a public librarian before launching her career as a performing storyteller, a calling which has taken her to the stages of the National Storytelling Festival and scores of other events. She has been honored with the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence Award, the highest honor for an American storyteller. A recipient of the John Henry Faulk Award, she resides in Dallas, Texas.