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.
Designed for the college student who is beginning a serious study of fiction.
I. E. Perrine's Story and Structure
For decades this concise guide has introduced students to the major elements of fiction, teaching students how to read, understand, and evaluate the genre.
When you focus on what lies at the heart of story - tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery - rather than plot templates and formulas, you'll begin to break out of the box and write fiction that resonates with your readers.
Professor Craig Caldwell’s Story Structure and Development offers a clear approach to the essentials of story.
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 ...
This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!
What do all great stories have in common? What techniques do great writers use? The Structure of Story details the specific writing tools that will help you recognize and apply the patterns of great stories.
" And the reader is hooked. But whether or not readers will stay on for the entire wild ride will depend on how well the writer structures the story, scene by scene. This book is your game plan for success.