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Craft an Engaging Plot 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, including: • Techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles, and ends • Easy-to-understand plotting diagrams and charts • Brainstorming techniques for original plot ideas • Thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter • Story structure models and methods for all genres • Tips and tools for correcting common plot problems 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.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: James Scott Bell |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Release |
: 2004-09-22 |
File |
: 240 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781582976846 |
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Build a Believable World How essential is setting to a story? How much description is too much? In what ways do details and setting tie into plot and character development? How can you use setting and description to add depth to your story? You can find all the answers you need in Write Great Fiction: Description & Setting by author and instructor Ron Rozelle. This nuts-and-bolts guide - complete with practical exercises at the end of each chapter - gives you all the tips and techniques you need to: • Establish a realistic sense of time and place • Use description and setting to drive your story • Craft effective description and setting for different genres • Skillfully master showing vs. telling With dozens of excerpts from some of today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Description & Setting gives you all the information you need to create a sharp and believable world of people, places, events, and actions.
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Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: Ron Rozelle |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Release |
: 2005-03-03 |
File |
: 224 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781582976822 |
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What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both. Enter Plot Versus Character. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: Create layered characters by considering personality traits, natural attributes, and backgrounds Develop your character's emotional journey and tie it to your plot's inciting incident Construct a three-act story structure that can complement and sustain your character arc Expose character backstory in a manner that accentuates plot points Seamlessly intertwine plot and character to create a compelling page-turner filled with characters to whom readers can't help but relate And much more Filled with helpful examples and friendly instruction, Plot Versus Character takes the guesswork out of creating great fiction by giving you the tools you need to inject life into your characters and momentum into your plots.
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Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: Jeff Gerke |
Publisher |
: Writer's Digest Books |
Release |
: 2010-11-16 |
File |
: 272 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1582979928 |
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Craft Compelling Dialogue When should your character talk, what should (or shouldn't) he say, and when should he say it? How do you know when dialogue--or the lack thereof--is dragging down your scene? How do you fix a character who speaks without the laconic wit of the Terminator? Write Great Fiction: Dialogue by successful author and instructor Gloria Kempton has the answers to all of these questions and more! It's packed with innovative exercises and instruction designed to teach you how to: • Create dialogue that drives the story • Weave dialogue with narrative and action • Write dialogue that fits specific genres • Avoid the common pitfalls of writing dialogue • Make dialogue unique for each character Along with dozens of dialogue excerpts from today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Dialogue gives you the edge you need to make your story stand out from the rest.
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Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: Gloria Kempton |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Release |
: 2004-10-12 |
File |
: 240 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781582976839 |
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Create Complex Characters How do you create a main character readers won't forget? How do you write a book in multiple-third-person point of view without confusing your readers (or yourself)? How do you plant essential information about a character's past into a story? Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by award-winning author Nancy Kress answers all of these questions and more! This accessible book is filled with interactive exercises and valuable advice that teaches you how to: • Choose and execute the best point of view for your story • Create three-dimensional and believable characters • Develop your characters' emotions • Create realistic love, fight, and death scenes • Use frustration to motivate your characters and drive your story With dozens of excerpts from some of today's most popular writers, Write Great Fiction: Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint provides you with the techniques you need to create characters and stories sure to linger in the hearts and minds of agents, editors, and readers long after they've finished your book.
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Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: Nancy Kress |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Release |
: 2005-03-03 |
File |
: 240 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781582976815 |
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BOOK EXCERPT:
Learn How to Create Stories That Captivate Agents, Editors, and Readers Alike! Inside you'll find the tools you need to build strong characters, keep your plots moving, master the art of dialogue, choose the right point of view, and more. This comprehensive book on the art of novel and short story writing is packed with advice and instruction from best-selling authors and writing experts like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Hallie Ephron, N.M. Kelby, Heather Sellers, and Donald Maass, plus a foreword by James Scott Bell. You'll learn invaluable skills for mastering every area of the craft: • Define and refine your characters. • Make your plot and conflict high-energy and intense. • Hone your story's point of view. • Create a rich setting and backstory. • Craft dialogue that rings true. • Select the right words and descriptions throughout your story. • Revise your story to perfection. Throughout you'll find supplemental sections that cover special topics like getting started, beating writer's block, researching your work, and getting published. They'll help you integrate your skills into a balanced, productive, and fulfilling career. Whether you're writing flash fiction, a short story, a novel, or an epic trilogy, you'll come away with the tools you need for strong and effective storytelling.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: The Editors of Writer's Digest |
Publisher |
: Penguin |
Release |
: 2011-12-15 |
File |
: 368 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781599635736 |
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BOOK EXCERPT:
SPECIAL SHRINKWRAPPED BUNDLE! The tools you need to take your fiction to the next level are all right here with the Writer's Digest Write Great Fiction Collection. From creating irresistible plots and rich characters, to crafting engaging dialogue and authentic settings, to techniques to help you polish your manuscript off before submitting it for publication, you'll have your bases covered with this series of five books each devoted to a specific aspect of the craft of fiction writing. Plot & Structure by James Scott Bell shows you how to develop a believable and engaging plot that keeps readers enchanted from beginning to end. Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint by Nancy Kress delivers proven methods for creating characters readers will believe in with scenes that deliver emotional impact. Dialogue by Gloria Kempton offers advice on writing dialogue that sizzles regardless of genre, ways to fix common problems and more. Description & Setting by Ron Rozelle helps you master the important, but often-overlooked subject of your story's setting and how it's described. Revision & Self-Editing by James Scott Bell gives you tips on how to successfully develop first drafts into a final draft as well as techniques that improve your chance of publication. Take your work from good to great with the Write Great Fiction Collection!
Product Details :
Genre |
: Language Arts & Disciplines |
Author |
: James Scott Bell |
Publisher |
: Writers Digest Books |
Release |
: 2010-07 |
File |
: 1216 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 1599631865 |
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BOOK EXCERPT:
Annotation Shows writers how to master the challenging and often overlooked subjects of description and setting, offering hands-on action-and-results exercises.
Product Details :
Genre |
: Electronic book |
Author |
: Ron Rozelle |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2009 |
File |
: Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:1066642022 |
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Genre |
: Description (Rhetoric) |
Author |
: Ron Rozelle |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 2005 |
File |
: Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: OCLC:1236251669 |
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BOOK EXCERPT:
Finally Something That Works! Have you ever wanted to write a novel, but didn't know where to start? Have you ever started writing a novel, only to get stuck halfway through? If you're serious about writing that novel then this book is for you. You see many writers (including me) just start writing without realising how easy it is to fall into the multiple traps that can ruin their books. Anyone can write a novel but to write a bestseller you need to understand what makes a novel successful. This book will guide you through the process of brainstorming, crafting, and developing your own bestseller. Discover the secret storytelling code behind all successful novels and use it to outline, write, or revise your own. Plan new novels with plots that will keep readers engaged and turning pages. Stop struggling with your first draft (or your fourth!). Whether you're a seasoned writer or an anxious beginner, you'll be able to use this book to fast-track your writing career! Apply this practical advice to turn what could be an overwhelming goal into an actionable and attainable one. In this book you will discover The Essential Element of a Successful Story Why Some Stories Work and Others Don't How to Stay Focused and Motivated Bringing Your Characters To Life Stephen King's Million Dollar Routine Creating Killer Plots Advanced Fiction Writing Tricks Why You Should Never Write in Cliche How to Edit Like a Pro Making Space For What Comes Creating Suspense and Drama And Much, Much More Click Add To Cart to see your story come to life fast!
Product Details :
Genre |
: Reference |
Author |
: William Swain |
Publisher |
: William Swain |
Release |
: 2020-08-25 |
File |
: 62 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
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