Plot & Structure: (Techniques and Exercises

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 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. Book jacket.

Introduction: Putting the Big Lie to Sleep

1

(5)

What's a Plot, Anyway?

6

(16)

Structure: What Holds Your Plot Together

22

(13)

How to Explode With Plot Ideas

35

(21)

Beginning Strong

56

(23)

Middles

79

(20)

Endings

99

(14)

Scenes

113

(17)

Complex Plots

130

(11)

The Character Arc in Plot

141

(11)

Plotting Systems

152

(20)

Revising Your Plot

172

(8)

Plot Patterns

180

(14)

Common Plot Problems and Cures

194

(12)

Tips and Tools for Plot and Structure

206

(17)

Appendix A: Checklist: Critical Points

223

(6)

Appendix B: Creating Your Own Back Cover Copy

229

(3)

Index

232

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Plot & Structure: (Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers From Start to finish)

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