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Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure

July 25, 2008
by James Scott Bell

Easy-to-understand techniques on every aspect of plotting and structure, from brainstorming story ideas to building scenes, 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

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Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure
Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot that Grips Readers from Start to Finish
by James Scott Bell
Writer's Digest Books, 2004
ISBN 1-58297-294-X
$16.99 paperback, 240 pages

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In chapter 1, "What is Plot, Anyway?" find out what plot is,how it works, and learn the LOCK system: Lead, Objective, Confrontation, and Knockout.

About the Book
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.

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