Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

James Scott Bell

ISBN 10: 158297294X / ISBN 13: 9781582972947

Published by F&W Publications Inc, 2005

About this Item

2005. 5th Edition. Paperback. The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist. Series: Write Great Fiction. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 334. Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish. Series: Write Great Fiction. 240 pages, illustrations. The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: CBV. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight: 328. . . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plot and Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
• Publisher: F&W Publications Inc
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158297294X
• ISBN 13: 9781582972947
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: New

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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.