Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between (Bell on Writing) - Softcover

Bell, James Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0910355118 ISBN 13: 9780910355117

Publisher: Compendium Press, 2014

Synopsis

A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!

What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers," because they write by the "seat of the pants."

Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters."

The two sides never seem to agree with each other on the best approach.

But what if it's not the beginning or the end that is the key to a successful book? What if, amazing as it may seem, the place to begin writing your novel is in the very middle of the story?

According to #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell, that's exactly where you'll find your story's heart and heat. Bell's "Mirror Moment" is the secret, and its power is available to any writer, at any stage of the writing process.

Bringing together years of craft study and personal discovery, Bell presents a truly unique approach to writing a novel, one that will stand the test of time and serve you all your writing life.

"I need three things before I tackle a new novel: Diet Coke, a laptop, and my dog-eared copies of James Scott Bell's books on writing craft!” - Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Times & International Bestselling author

About this title

From the Author:

I've been studying plot and structure for over twenty-five years. Plot was something I did not understand when I started out. I thought writers just sat down at the typewriter (you can read about the typewriter on Wikipedia!) and an intricate story just flowed out of their fingertips. I'd been told you can't learn to write fiction. You either had this inherent talent or you didn't.
  I believed that for years.
  But then one day I decided I would try to learn even if I failed. I had to try. I wanted to write that much. And slowly, through immersion in the craft and daily practice, I started to get it. Then I got published and started to teach it. I love this craft of ours, and love helping other writers.
  I've written maybe fifty novels (not all of them published!) and I've written them in different ways. I've "pantsed' my way to completed book (no outline or planning) and I've outlined others. I've done it in between, too. So I know full well the strengths and weaknesses of every approach.
  I've also been amused by some of the vehement arguments by proponents of a particular method.
  But now, finally, I have come up with  way that will bring calm and singing to this whole discussion. I do hope I'm on the short list for the Nobel Peace Prize next year.
  What is this novel approach? (Pun intended). Well, it's a method. In this method you don't start at the beginning and pants your way through. Nor do you start with the ending and outline the whole doggone thing.
  You actually start from the middle.

About the Author:

James Scott Bell is a bestselling thriller author and writing coach. In addition to his traditionally published novels, Jim has had several #1 category bestsellers as an indie. His self-published thriller One More Lie became the first indie work to final for an International Thriller Writers Award. He lives and writes in Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Compendium Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0910355118
• ISBN 13: 9780910355117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88