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For those of you who have been reading my blog over the past month or so, you have no doubt heard me refer to a certain writing craft book that I'm reading (actually, now it's was reading, as I finished Thursday). I've done it on at least one other occasion, though it seems like I have mentioned it a plethora of times. (to me, anyway!)
The book? Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell. I had been told several times, by several people, to read this book. And it was on my list of books to buy "some day." Then I bought it, and it graduated to my list of books to read "some day." And then some day came, and I wish I'd bought and read it the VERY FIRST time I was told.
It covers exactly what makes a good plot, ways to get plot ideas, beginnings, middles, and ends, character arcs in plot, different plotting systems (both for the planners AND the pantsers!), and much, much more.
I can honestly say that I learned something new, and VALUABLE, in every one of its fourteen chapters. For instance, I realized that I'm much less of a pantser than I thought I was. I also know what it takes to write a good back cover blurb (and that it is often advisable to do it BEFORE you write your book). And some better ways to include backstory in your novel without doing a flashback scene.
If you are a writer, I can't recommend more strongly getting your hands on this book, and reading it! Click here for a way to find the cheapest price on it (and just about any other book!)
And now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to work on plotting my latest WIP!
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Yes, "Plot and Structure" is one book I'll re-read often. There is so much in it!
ReplyDeletePlot and structure just get in the way of a good story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about this book! Sounds like something I need to get soon!
ReplyDeleteMarilyn...in Mississippi
Uber cool. I'll put it on my "buy-and-read-right-way" list ;)
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