Plot & structure: techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish

Bell, James Scott.

ISBN 10: 158297294X / ISBN 13: 9781582972947

Published by Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2004

About this Item

234 p. 23 cm. Write great fiction Includes index. Box number: GR0089 ; 10th printing.

Seller Inventory # 11012981

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Plot & structure: techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 158297294X
• ISBN 13: 9781582972947
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Writing and rhetoric

About this title

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.