Plot & Structure
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Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish
James Scott Bell
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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.
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 Thriteen: 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
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