101 Fictional Tropes You Should Know: What Tropes Are, and How We Use Them (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781959948117)

"101 Fiction Tropes You Should Know" is a must-grab guide for any writer or avid reader looking to understand the building blocks of storytelling. With this book, you will gain a functional understanding of the fundamental patterns and devices used in fiction, allowing you to recognize and employ these tools in your own writing.

This reference guide is divided into easy-to-digest pages, each detailing a different trope or storytelling device. From classic tropes like "The Hero" and "The Mentor" to lesser-known examples like "Brick Jokes" and the "Roaring Rampage of Revenge," we'll cover 101 tropes that you're bound to recognize from your favorite media.

Whether you're a writer looking to improve your craft, make more complex characters for a campaign, or a reader who wants to understand the mechanics of the stories you love, "101 Fiction Tropes You Should Know" is an essential resource. With this reference guide in hand, you'll be able to recognize and appreciate the storytelling devices that make fiction so compelling, and use them to create your own unforgettable stories.