James Scott Bell is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels, and is a Christy Award winner for Final Witness in 2000. His fiction has been reviewed in Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and the Library Review. He's the author of Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, Write Great Fiction: Revision & Self-Editing, and The Art of War for Writers. He writes for Writer's Digest magazine. Bell has taught fiction writing courses at Pepperdine University and is a regular on the conference circuit. His website is www.jamesscottbell.com. He lives and writes in Los Angeles, California.
Write Great Fiction - Plot & Structure
Paperback
$16.99
- ISBN-13: 9781582972947
- Publisher: F+W Media
- Publication date: 10/06/2004
- Series: Write Great Fiction Series
- Pages: 240
- Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Eligible for FREE SHIPPING details
.
16.99
Out Of Stock
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 & Structure gives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
-
- 20 Master Plots: And How to…
- by Ronald B Tobias
-
- Write Great Fiction -…
- by Nancy Kress
-
- The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of…
- by Martha Alderson
-
- Write Great Fiction - Dialogue
- by Gloria Kempton
-
- The First 50 Pages: Engage…
- by Jeff Gerke
-
- The Everything Guide to…
- by Hallie Ephron
-
- The Plot Whisperer Workbook:…
- by Martha Alderson
-
- Writing Down the Bones:…
- by Natalie GoldbergJulia Cameron
-
- The Everything Guide to…
- by Luke WallinEva Sage GordonPeter Abrahams
-
- The Art of Styling Sentences
- by K.D. Sullivan
-
- The Story Within
- by Laura Oliver
-
- The Writer's Idea Book…
- by Jack Heffron
-
- Writing Children's Books…
- by Lisa Rojany BuccieriPeter Economy
-
- Writing Fiction For Dummies
- by Randy IngermansonPeter Economy
Recently Viewed
Library Journal
02/01/2016Bell (Revision & Self-Editing) explains how to write various fiction plots (including literary and genre versions) and offers practice exercises along the way. Also covered are brainstorming techniques, plot diagrams, story structure models, and more.