Plotting the Short Story (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to developing compelling plots for short stories, a craft that the author argues is as crucial to success as a strong command of language. The author, drawing on years of experience as a writer and critic, explores the intricacies of plot construction, emphasizing its essential role in creating a well-balanced and engaging narrative. The book delves into the anatomy of a plot, examining its various elements such as the inciting motive, crisis, crucial situation, and climax. The author also provides a detailed framework for analyzing and developing plot germsââ âthose initial sparks of ideas that can be nurtured into fully-fledged stories. The book draws inspiration from the works of literary masters like Poe and de Maupassant, highlighting the importance of both simple and complex plots in achieving literary success. The author emphasizes the importance of originality and encourages writers to find fresh perspectives on classic narrative structures, demonstrating how even seemingly trite ideas can be transformed into engaging and captivating stories through careful planning and execution. This book is a valuable resource for aspiring writers seeking to master the art of crafting compelling and original plots. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Plotting the Short Story (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Culpeper Chunn
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330787986
- ISBN 13
- 9781330787984
- Seller catalogs
- Public Speaking
Turn ideas into a tight, well-structured short story with clear arc and balanced length.
This nonfiction guide shows practical methods to shape a story idea into a finished draft. It emphasizes keeping word length within a sensible range, weighing each plot part, and revising toward UNITY and PROPORTION. Readers learn how to map a germ into a working plot, and how to open a story in a way that fits a short format without losing momentum.
Written for aspiring writers, the book uses step-by-step examples to illustrate how a plot is built and how different sections connect. It covers choosing between simple and more complex plots, and it explains how early decisions about opening, suspense, crisis, and climax influence the final piece. The goal is to help you finish drafts that feel balanced and compelling.
- How to assess the plot as a whole and decide the least number of words needed.
- Ways to develop a plot from a germ into a working sequence with clear transitions.
- Techniques for opening a story by jumping into action while signaling what the story is about.
- Guidance on keeping a short story focused, with practical examples and revisions.
Ideal for readers who want a clear, practical path from idea to draft, with emphasis on pace, length, and narrative unity.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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