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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. CKmtl | Oct 26, 2008 |  1   The best book on writing that I've ever read. (  )DonCapone | Sep 7, 2008 | I learned more about writing an interesting story from this book than from all the other good writing books I've read. James Scott Bell distills the most crucial aspects of constructing an interesting plot into an easily read and understood book which should be a reference for beginning writers. ( )FloridaWriter | Jun 21, 2007 | 3 Highly recommended. Despite the fact I have three novels in print, I will never stop devouring how-to books. This is one of the best I've read on the subject of plotting a gripping novel, giving plenty of detail and examples. ( )SimonHaynes | May 31, 2007 | 2 0.119 seconds to build listing  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 158297294X, Paperback)The second book in the Write Great Fiction series, Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist. Written by award-winning thriller and suspense author James Scott Bell, this handy instruction guide provides:* Easy-to-understand techniques on every aspect of plotting and structure, from brainstorming story ideas to building scenes, and from using subplots to crafting knock-out endings * Engaging exercises, perfect for writers at any level and at any stage in their novel * Practical and encouraging guidance from one of the most respected writers publishing today Full of diagrams, plot brainstormers, and examples from popular novels, mastering plot and structure has never been so simple. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:10 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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Bell's writing style is engaging and encouraging to the new writer. His teaching style is replete with mnemonics/acronyms and diagrams; which I really appreciated as a slightly visual learner.
The only theoretical downside I noticed was that he draws from modern commercial fiction and film for his examples. While I found this helpful, a new writer with high literary aspirations may be put off. (