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Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure : Plot and Structure.
Title:
Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure : Plot and Structure.
Author:
Bell, James Scott.
ISBN:
9781599637211
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Edition:
5th ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (240 pages)
Series:
Write Great Fiction
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- About the Author -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Table of Contents -- Introduction: Putting the Big Lie to Sleep -- Chapter One: What's a Plot, Anyway? -- Chapter Two: Structure: What Holds Your Plot Together -- Chapter Three: How to Explode With Plot Ideas -- Chapter Four: Beginning Strong -- Chapter Five: Middles -- Chapter Six: Endings -- Chapter Seven: Scenes -- Chapter Eight: Complex Plots -- Chapter Nine: The Character Arc in Plot -- Chapter Ten: Plotting Systems -- Chapter Eleven: Revising Your Plot -- Chapter Twelve: Plot Patterns -- Chapter Thirteen: Common Plot Problems and Cures -- Chapter Fourteen: Tips and Tools for Plot and Structure -- Appendix A: Checklist: Critical Points -- Appendix B: Creating Your Own Back Cover Copy -- Index.
Abstract:
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.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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