Plot and Structure Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That Grips Readers From Start To Finish Write Great Fiction
April 22, 2009 by Easy Exercises
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.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars great book about writing.
This is a must-read if you are interested in writing or you are a beginner writer. With many excercises and good information.
5 Stars Enlightening!
This is the 2nd best book I have read on writing, the first being Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight Swain. That being said, I believe these 2 books should be read together. If there was anything left unclear by DS, this book covered it. It’s very well written, and I will keep it close-by as a handy reference. I especially like how James Scott Bell explains 3 act structure and character arc. Thank you!!!
5 Stars Things you need to know and how to love writing
One of the other reviewers said that this book had been recommended and then exceeded his expectations. I can only agree. Solid information, excellent presentation, and fun to read. Frankly, the author, Bell, can stop writing novels and just do these. Good work.
5 Stars Too helpful
If you need help constucting a plot, this is the book for you.
It ruined a partial ending of The Great Gatsby for me sice I’m going to have to read it for school… but oh well.
4 Stars Plot and Structure
Plot and Structure gives a 1, 2, 3, way of putting together either a short story or a novel. I found it easy to use and very helpful.
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