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

Edité par Writer's Digest Books, 2004

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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.

À propos de l'auteur: James Scott Bell is the #1 bestselling author of Plot & Structure, and thrillers like Deceived, Try Dying, Watch Your Back, and One More Lie (International Thriller Writers Award finalist), and is a Christy Award winner. His fiction has been reviewed in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and the Library Review. A former trial lawyer, Bell now writes and speaks full time. He lives in Los Angeles.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises ...
Éditeur : Writer's Digest Books
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket
Edition : 5ème Édition