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Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction

Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction

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  • Our take on the Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction

    Catherine Brady's 2010 craft book treats fiction writing as a problem of structure, not just inspiration. She argues that a story's logic, how cause and consequence connect, drives its emotional force, and she shows how to build that logic scene by scene. It sits with practical guides like John Truby's Anatomy of Story and James Wood's How Fiction Works, but is more focused on the sentence-level and structural choices a writer makes. Suited to serious beginners and intermediate writers who want craft analysis rather than prompts.

    Best forWriters drafting a first novel or story collectionMFA and workshop students studying structureReaders who want to understand how fiction works
    Pros
    • Treats plot as logic and consequence, not formula
    • Close analysis of published fiction to illustrate points
    • Useful for both short stories and novels
    • Written by an experienced teacher and short story writer
    Cons
    • Academic tone can feel dry to casual readers
    • Less step-by-step than popular plotting guides
    • Examples lean toward literary fiction, not genre fiction

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    Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction price history

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    What reviewers say

    Craft teachers and writing students describe it as a thoughtful, rigorous guide to how stories hold together. Some find it dense and better as a course text than a quick read.

    What people mention
    • StructurePraisedReaders value how it frames plot as a chain of cause and consequence rather than a formula.
    • ExamplesPraisedClose readings of published fiction are cited as the book's most useful teaching tool.
    • ReadabilityMixedSome find the academic tone slow going and better suited to a class than solo reading.
    • Genre coverageCriticisedWriters of genre fiction say the examples lean heavily toward literary short stories.

    Specifications

    Format
    PaperbackSource
    Language
    EnglishSource
    Release Year
    2010Source
    Genre
    Dictionaries & LanguagesSource
    Publisher

    Questions and answers

    Is this a beginner's book?
    It works best for writers who have already tried drafting and want to understand why stories fail or succeed. Complete beginners may prefer a more step-by-step guide first.
    Does it cover novels or only short stories?
    Both. Brady teaches short story writing, but the principles of story logic apply to novel-length work, and she discusses longer fiction too.
    How does it compare with John Truby's Anatomy of Story?
    Truby offers a prescriptive plot system. Brady is more analytical, focusing on how meaning emerges from structure, with fewer templates.
    Are there writing exercises?
    Yes, the chapters include prompts and exercises designed for workshops or self-study.
    What edition is this?
    This is the 2010 paperback from Macmillan Education UK, written by Catherine Brady.
    Where is the Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction cheapest?
    At Memmo, for $33.76, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Story Logic and the Craft of Fiction?
    3 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Memmo, Target.

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    Macmillan Education UK
    Source
    Release Date
    2010-09Source