Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure

ISBN-13:	9781582972947
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/06/2004
Series:	Write Great Fiction
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	155,859
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.63(d)

Craft an Engaging PlotHow 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 problemsFilled 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.