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The Plot Whisperer : Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master.
Title:
The Plot Whisperer : Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master.
Author:
Alderson, Martha.
ISBN:
9781440528484
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (258 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction: The Plot Whisperer -- Chapter One: Sitting Down to Write -- Part One: The Outline of The Plot: Starting is Half the Battle -- Chapter Two: The Universal Story -- Chapter Three: The Basics of Plotting -- Chapter Four: Developing Themes -- Part Two: Create The Characters and Setting: Who's Part of This World and Why? -- Chapter Five: Who Inhabits the Plot? -- Chapter Six: Who Opposes The Protagonist? -- Chapter Seven: The Devil's In The Details -- Part Three: The Journey -- Chapter Eight: Opening The Door -- Chapter Nine: The Middle of the Journey -- Chapter Ten: Transformation -- Chapter Eleven: The Climax -- Chapter Twelve: Denouement: The End and A New Beginning -- Chapter Thirteen: Some Parting Advice -- Chapter Fourteen: Some Final Thoughts -- Index.
Abstract:
When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down--but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers--one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that's as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you'll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: - Use the power of the Universal Story - Create plot lines and subplots that work together - Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact - Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story - Show character transformation at the book's climax This is the ultimate guide for you to write page-turners that sell!.
Local Note:
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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