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Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative

Name: Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative
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Book Synopsis: “How lovely to discover a book on the craft of writing that is also fun to read . . . Alison asserts that the best stories follow patterns in nature, and by defining these new styles she offers writers the freedom to explore but with enough guidance to thrive.” —Maris Kreizman, Vulture
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 | A Poets & Writers Best Books for Writers
As Jane Alison writes in the introduction to her insightful and appealing book about the craft of writing: “For centuries there’s been one path through fiction we’re most likely to travel— one we’re actually told to follow—and that’s the dramatic arc: a situation arises, grows tense, reaches a peak, subsides . . . But something that swells and tautens until climax, then collapses? Bit masculosexual, no? So many other patterns run through nature, tracing other deep motions in life. Why not draw on them, too?”
W. G. Sebald’s Emigrants was the first novel to show Alison how forward momentum can be created by way of pattern, rather than the traditional arc--or, in nature, wave. Other writers of nonlinear prose considered in her “museum of specimens” include Nicholson Baker, Anne Carson, Marguerite Duras, Gabriel García Márquez, Jamaica Kincaid, Clarice Lispector, Susan Minot, David Mitchell, Caryl Phillips, and Mary Robison.
Meander, Spiral, Explode is a singular and brilliant elucidation of literary strategies that also brings high spirits and wit to its original conclusions. It is a liberating manifesto that says, Let’s leave the outdated modes behind and, in thinking of new modes, bring feeling back to experimentation. It will appeal to serious readers and writers alike.

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Are you tired of following the same old dramatic arc in your storytelling? It's time to break free from the traditional and explore new literary strategies. Introducing Meander, Spiral, Explode: Design and Pattern in Narrative, a groundbreaking book by Jane Alison that revolutionizes the craft of writing. This book is not only informative, but also incredibly enjoyable to read. With Alison's guidance, you'll discover how the best stories follow patterns in nature, allowing you the freedom to explore and thrive as a writer.

Why limit yourself to the linear narrative when there are so many other patterns that run through nature? Meander, Spiral, Explode shows you how forward momentum can be created through patterns rather than the traditional arc. Alison takes you on a journey through the works of influential writers who have embraced nonlinear prose, including W. G. Sebald, Nicholson Baker, Gabriel García Márquez, and many more. By studying their techniques, you'll learn to infuse your own writing with fresh and captivating patterns that will keep readers entranced.

Meander, Spiral, Explode is not just an elucidation of literary strategies; it's a liberating manifesto that encourages you to leave outdated modes of storytelling behind. Let go of the masculine nature of the traditional arc and embrace the beauty of alternative patterns that reflect the deep motions of life. Alison brings high spirits and wit to her original conclusions, making this book a delightful read for serious readers and writers alike.

Are you ready to bring a new level of creativity and experimentation to your writing? Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your storytelling with Meander, Spiral, Explode. Purchase your copy today and embark on a literary adventure that will redefine your approach to narrative. Click here to get your hands on this extraordinary book and unlock the secrets of patterned storytelling.

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