The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master
- ISBN-10
- 1440528470
- ISBN-13
- 9781440528477
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-09-15
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Martha Alderson
Description
Discover how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage your audience with this ultimate guide to writing. When it comes to writing bestsellers, it’s all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down—but you don’t have to be one of them. With this book, you’ll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers—one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that’s as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you’ll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: -Use the power of the Universal Story -Create plot lines and subplots that work together -Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact -Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story -Show character transformation at the book’s climax This is the ultimate guide for you to write page-turners that sell!
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