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Plot & Structure (edition 2004)

by James Scott Bell

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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 & Structuregives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.… (more)
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    Beginnings, Middles & Ends by Nancy Kress (CKmtl)
    CKmtl: While these two works touch on the same material, I find Bell's treatment slightly better.
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Writing isn't as easy as it looks. It's hard to balance all of the elements and create something that will pull a reader into the story world and keep them there all the way through to the end. This book gives writers easy to understand concepts and easy to use tools for making that happen. That still doesn't mean that writing a great novel will be easy. But perhaps it will be easier. ( )
  zot79 | Aug 20, 2023 |
Excellent book to help you organize your narrative. Especially helpful in explaining why formulas work and how using a formula frees you to create something better.

Highly recommend to writers who struggle with how to structure their story for the best impact on readers. Best read after trying to write on your own for a while so you can see how to make your story better. ( )
  AngelaLam | Feb 8, 2022 |
This is a good resource book to have in a writer's tool box. ( )
  OmayraV | Dec 14, 2021 |
Delightfully practical, focused on skill-building, with concrete exercises. ( )
  being_b | Jan 8, 2020 |
Easy to get through with some exercises, charts, and tips I definitely plan on using. The info isn't really new, but it's always helpful to hear. I enjoyed it and took a few notes besides.

Beware any judgments the author makes on genres outside of mysteries and thrillers--they're not necessarily wrong, but very frequently a shallow understanding. ( )
  whatsmacksaid | Sep 21, 2018 |
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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 & Structuregives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.

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