Write Great Fiction: Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish by James Scott Bell

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How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course? With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot Filled with plot examples from popular novels, comprehensive checklists, and practical hands-on guidance, Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure gives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.

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Bell, a lawyer-turned-writer (Deadlock), believes that plot is the single most compelling force in a novel and covers everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting a great one. He aims to dissuade readers of the "Big Lie" that writing can't be taught and embarks on a mission of upbeat instruction, using diagrams, exercises, and examples from popular fiction to explain numerous storytelling techniques that will grip readers by the seats of their pants. Plot, of course, is synonymous with popular fiction, a saleable genre, so this title will definitely find an audience. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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Great Book to use when planning your story!by Anonymous

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July 23, 2007: I've read plenty of books on plotting and this one by James Scott Bell is the best. You will refer to this again and again.

ONE OF THE BESTby Anonymous

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December 06, 2006: PLOT & STRUCTURE, by James Scott Bell, is a comprehensive look at these aspects of fiction. This is an insightful study of plot and structure, together with practical tips and exercises on how to improve skills. I didn?t agree with all of the author?s thinking and explanation, but this is certainly one of the best books on these subjects. This is one of four in the Write Great Fiction series by Writer?s Digest Books: 1)Plot & Structure 2)Character, Emotion & Viewpoint 3)Description & Setting and 4)Dialogue. Each volume provides an in-depth, thought-provoking look at its subject matter. All four belong in a novelist?s reference library.


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