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Harvard University

How to Tell a Story

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Explore the art and craft of storytelling through conversations with accomplished writers and literary experts in this 33-minute podcast episode. Discover how creativity manifests differently across writers as host Samantha Laine Perfas interviews literary critic James Wood, award-winning novelist Lauren Groff, short story writer Nick White, and playwright Sam Marks about their unique writing processes. Learn about the essential elements of craft that contribute to effective storytelling while gaining insights into how authors tap into their inner creativity to develop compelling narratives across various literary forms including novels, short stories, and plays.

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Harvard Thinking: How to Tell a Story

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