Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure
by James Scott Bell
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Parts of this book cover subjects covered better by Nancy Kress's Beginnings, Middles, and Ends. Also, this book gets somewhat repetitive around the middle.
However, the rest of it is great, and always inspiring. He never presents anything as a rule, and is always open to the possibility of ignoring his advice; he says even if you think purposeful plotting is stupid, it's good to at least know about it so you know why you're ignoring something. I like that attitude in people in general, and I a...more
However, the rest of it is great, and always inspiring. He never presents anything as a rule, and is always open to the possibility of ignoring his advice; he says even if you think purposeful plotting is stupid, it's good to at least know about it so you know why you're ignoring something. I like that attitude in people in general, and I a...more
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Read in May, 2008
Great book to explain plot and structure by showing what is needed and explaining why it is needed and then giving strong examples that are easy to follow. Towards the end it becomes more about a novel than for short stories, but still worth reading and a lot of valuable information. Well written, clear, and enlighting.
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Great book. Fun and easy to read with a LOT of valuable information on novel writing. It has helped me take my writing to the next level. I recommend it highly to anyone considering writing a novel.
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Read in August, 2008
Not a ton of new information in this book, but it gives some great advice that will save you a lot of time, and help keep you on the right track!
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The best of the series, imo. Great practical tips and exercises on plotting, plus he makes it sound like absolutely anyone can write a book.
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Read in June, 2008
Lead, Objective, Conflict, Knockout. 3 acts. Create tension. It's good about hammering that formula into you.
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Read in January, 2008
I liked Kress's Beginnings, Middles & Ends better, but this book still taught me a lot.
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Read in January, 2010
Wonderful book with great ideas. Easy to read and follow. Highly recommended!
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