Elements of Writing Fiction - Scene & Structure by Jack Bickham, Jack Heffron
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- Pub. Date: March 1999
- 168pp
- Sales Rank: 73,586
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: March 1999
- Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
- Format: Paperback, 168pp
- Sales Rank: 73,586
- Series: Elements of Fiction Writing Series
- ISBN-13: 9780898799064
- ISBN: 0898799066
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
This guide details the writer's game plan for success. Using dozens of examples from his own work, Bickham shows writers how to build a sturdy framework for their fiction, addressing such critical issues as scene length, cause and effect and character development. Writers will succeed in constructing solid, believable narratives that keep readers and editors anxiously turning the pages.
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Using numerous examples from his own novels--including Dropshot, Tiebreaker, and others--Bickham guides writers in building a suitable framework for their novel, no matter what its form or length. Includes exercises, checklists, projects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Elements of Writing Fiction - Scene & Structureby Anonymous
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October 28, 2006: Over the years I?ve read dozens of ?how-to-write? books, and I consider Scene and Structure by Jack M. Bickham to be one of the most important. The first chapters include worthwhile information, but much of that material is also covered in other books. What sets Scene and Structure apart from others is Bickham?s description of sequel and how, combined with scenes, they can be used to structure and control the pace of a novel. If you?re a serious student of the craft of novel writing, I whole-heartedly encourage you to obtain a copy and study it. Bickham?s descriptions of scenes and how to use them was helpful. But his breakdown of the mechanics of sequels was a revelation for me. This one chapter is worth the price of the entire book, and more. I was fortunate to have read Scene and Structure as I was drafting my first young-adult novel, The Brute. I incorporated scene-and-sequel structure into my writing of Cracks from the beginning of the writing process to the end. Some of my chapters are structured with easily recognizable scenes and sequels, but others are adaptations to fit the needs of the story, as suggested by Bickham. My target readers are accustomed to the pace of today?s movies and computer games. With scenes and sequels as the building blocks, I have a chance to create an emotional rollercoaster that can hold the attention of even the most reluctant readers.
Elements of Writing Fiction - Scene & Structureby Anonymous
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March 28, 2003: Whether you're a novice or seasoned writer, Scene and Structure is a must for anyone who wishes to construct riveting fiction. Building scene, then following it with sequel, will improve your story ten fold. This book helped me immensely.
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