Designed for the college student who is beginning a serious study of fiction.
This concise guide introduces students to the major elements of fiction, illustrating theory by examples from classic and contemporary practitioners of the short story. There is also a section on how to write about fiction.
Perrine's Story and Structure
I. E. Perrine's Story and Structure
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 ...
Professor Craig Caldwell’s Story Structure and Development offers a clear approach to the essentials of story.
"For the specialist in the study of narrative structure, this is a solid and very perceptive exploration of the issues salient to the telling of a story—whatever the medium.
"-Robert Scanlon "This book shows a writer how to structure their novel from beginning to end in a no-nonsense manner.
Story Engineering starts with the criteria and the architecture of storytelling, the engineering and design of a story--and uses it as the basis for narrative.
My Best Friend's Wedding, P.J. HOGAN PURSUIT AS PLOT— When Julianne's long-time friend says he's getting married, she realizes she loves him and sets out to get him. The Bachelor, GARY SINYOR PURSUIT AS SUBPLOT AND INCIDENT, ...