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Creating Powerful Stories: What Scholars Can Learn from Filmmakers

By Stephan Manning 

Writing compelling and impactful academic articles presents a significant challenge. To capture and sustain a reader’s attention, scholarly work benefits from narratives that are convincing, reflexive, and imaginative. Yet, many academic papers remain formulaic, limiting their ability to engage. Drawing inspiration from the craft of filmmaking, Stephan Manning explores how scholars can develop more powerful stories in their writing, making research not only rigorous but also more engaging and accessible. 

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