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THE WAY OF STORYsm Book
No other writing book offers the solid craft to guarantee a good
story along with the intangible inner dimensions of writing.
Exercises are devised to access these invisible tools. The Way of
Story is an integrative approach to writing narrative illustrated with
evocative insights from the author's own professional journey. Craft
alone is not enough. It is the integration of both solid craft and
experiental inner discovery that makes this book on writing unique.
"Cathrine Ann Jones is in possession of a powerful talent... nothing is more rare in my opinion."
– Norman Mailer
"I couldn't get to sleep & found myself reading it without stopping...not only because of the wonderful information on craft, but because it really is "your journey" & sprang from your life experiences! THE WAY OF STORY is quite amazing & you have much to be proud of, while we, the readers & students, have much to be thankful for!
- Kathie Fong Yoneda, Paramount Studios, author The Script-Selling Game
"On every page, we find something that teaches, delights, or opens the soul to creative depth. Cathrine Ann Jones offers a masterwork based on her long, astonishing career. And we are the beneficiaries."
– Diane Skafte, Ph.D., Listening to the Oracle
"The Way of Story offers a transformative journey for anyone interested in the power of stories, the craft of writing—or the deeper mysteries of the human experience."
- Betty Sue Flowers, Ph. D.
President, LBJ Library;
Editor, The Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers
"Cathrine Ann Jones is a wonderful, insightful, and talented writer who has the most unique gift a writer needs as well as a great insight into the human condition."
- Stephen Simon, Oscar-winning Producer
What Dreams May Come and Somewhere in Time
"Loved your attitude and teachings expecially about taking risks. Your book was invaluable for applying skills. So clear!"
-Carol Robins, Seattle, WA
The Way of Story was much more than a book on how to write. Couldn't put it down, and will return to it over and over again.
-Jolie C, age 80 - Bellingham, WA
Cathrine Ann Jones is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter whose films include The Christmas Wife (Jason Robards) nominated for best picture and best writing, Unlikely Angel (Dolly Parton), Angel Passing (Hume Cronyn, Calista Flockhart) which played at Sundance and went on to win fifteen awards in festivals both here and abroad, and the popular television series, Touched by an Angel. Ten of her plays, including Calamity Jane, have been produced both in and out of New York City. In addition, she has published several essays and short stories. A Fulbright Scholar in India and winner of the National Endowment for the Arts Award among others, Ms. Jones has served on the writing faculties of The New School University (New York City), University of Southern California (Los Angeles), and the Esalen Institute. Ms. Jones, M.A. in mythology and depth psychology, lives in Ojai, California, lectures internationally, and also works as a story and script consultant. wayofstory@sbcglobal.net
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