Plot & Structure: (Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips REaders From Start to finish)

James Scott Bell

ISBN 10: 158297294X / ISBN 13: 9781582972947

Published by Writers Digest Books, 2004

About this Item

5th edition. 234 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.60 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plot & Structure: (Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips REaders From Start to finish)
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158297294X
• ISBN 13: 9781582972947
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.4 kilograms

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

A former trial lawyer, James Scott Bell is the award-winning author of numerous thrillers, including the Ty Buchanan series (Try Dying, Try Darkness, Try Fear). He is also the author of two other popular writing books: Revision & Self-Editing, and The Art of War for Writers. A frequent teacher and keynoter at writing conferences, he resides in Los Angeles.