ABSTRACT

Workshop fourteen

Explores the ancient power of narrative, including a discussion of myths and fairy tales and their narrative shapes.

Looks at narrative in other contemporary forms, such as films and novels.

Suggests the possibility of a narrative of ideas.

Suggests other narrative ideas, such as a collection of short narratives, and experimental narrative shapes, such as the spiral rather than the narrative arc.

Provides a list of tips on making narrative.

Readings (Michelle Tom) and Exercises to explore the ideas in the chapter.