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Plot (Elements Of Fiction Writing)
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There Are Ways To Create, Fix, Steer And Discover Plotsways Which, Over A Writing Life, You'D Eventually Puzzle Out For Yourself, Writes Ansen Dibell. They Aren'T Laws. They'Re An Array Of Choices, Things To Try, Once You'Ve Put A Name To The Particular Problem You'Re Facing Now.That'S What This Book Is About: Identifying Those Choices (Whose Viewpoint? Stop And Explain Now, Or Wait? How Can This Lead To That?), Then Learning What Narrative Problems They Are Apt To Create And How To Choose An Effective Strategy For Solving Them. The Result? Strong, Solid Stories And Novels That Move.Inside You'Ll Discover How To: Test A Story Idea (Using Four Simple Questions) To See If It Works Convince Your Reader That Not Only Is Something Happening, But That Something'S Going To Happen And It All Matters Intensely Handle Viewpoint Shifts, Flashbacks, And Other Radical Jumps In Your Storyline Weave Plots With Subplots Get Ready For And Write Your Big Scenes Balance Scene And Summary Narration To Produce Good Pacing Handle The Extremes Of Melodrama By Faking Out Your Readersmaking Them Watch Your Right Hand While Your Left Hand Is Doing Something Sneaky Form Subtle Patterns With Mirror Characters And Echoing Incidents Choose The Best Type Of Endinglinear Or Circular, Happy Or Downbeat, Or (With Caution!) A Trick Ending Whether Your Fiction Is Short Or Long, Subtle Or Direct, You'Ll Learn To Build Strong Plots That Drive Compelling, Unforgettable Stories Your Readers Will Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Plot (Elements of Fiction Writing)'? A: The book focuses on identifying various choices in plot creation and problem-solving strategies to craft compelling stories and novels.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Plot (Elements of Fiction Writing)' is Ansen Dibell.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 170 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Plot (Elements of Fiction Writing)' published? A: The book was published on July 15, 1999.
- Q: What are some key features covered in this book? A: Key features include testing story ideas, handling viewpoint shifts, weaving subplots, and choosing effective endings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginner writers? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights that can benefit both beginner and experienced writers in developing strong plots.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Can this book help with pacing in writing? A: Yes, it discusses balancing scene and summary narration to achieve good pacing in stories.
- Q: Does this book contain exercises or practical applications? A: Yes, it includes practical strategies and questions to help writers test their story ideas and improve their plotting skills.