My ALLi author guest this episode is Douglas Vigliotti, author of Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story. In this book, Douglas adapts Aristotle’s Poetics for modern novelists, breaking down the ancient principles that have shaped storytelling for over 2,000 years. He explores how these ideas apply not only to fiction but also to the stories we live every day.
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On the Inspirational Indie Authors podcast, @howard_lovy talks to Douglas Vigliotti about applying Aristotle’s storytelling principles to help novelists master their craft. Share on XDon't Miss an #AskALLi Broadcast
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview:Douglas Vigliotti. About the Author
Douglas Vigliotti is the author of four books, including Aristotle for Novelists and Tom Collins: A ‘Slightly Crooked’ Novel, which is available to listen to on, Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well, a podcast that also features his raw and unorthodox poem collection mini heartbreaks (or, little poems about life). He is also the host of Books for Men, a weekly podcast to inspire (more) men to read. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Howard Lovy has been a journalist for more than 35 years, and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn and X.
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