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Number of Pages
120
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This practical nonfiction guide helps fiction writers master plot and structure. It reveals how plot shapes story, explains the difference between plotting for commercial and literary aims, and shows how to revise a plot that has wandered off course. It’s designed for aspiring and established writers who want concrete, actionable techniques, clear diagrams, and a practical path from idea to finished outline. The tone is encouraging, focused, and supportive.
You’ll learn through technique-focused chapters that pair concise explanations with plotting diagrams and charts. Brainstorming prompts spark original ideas, and end-of-chapter exercises reinforce what you’ve learned. A range of story structure models covers genres from mystery to literary fiction, with practical tools to spot and fix common plot problems. The approach blends hands-on practice with interactive learning and activity-based prompts, supported by checklists, templates, and real-world examples that make complex concepts easy to grasp.
Whether you’re drafting a new story or tightening an existing manuscript, you’ll move through guided steps—from idea to outline to draft—using clear checklists and adaptable templates. You’ll see how strong openings, rising action, and satisfying climaxes work in different contexts, and you’ll learn to tailor your plotting to your intended reader and market.
Upon finishing, readers gain a practical toolkit to plan, execute, and revise plots across genres. They leave with increased confidence, sharper instincts for pacing and tension, and a repeatable framework they can apply to any fiction project, helping them tell more engaging and coherent stories.
Product Details
Author
James Scott Bell
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
120
Language
English
SKU
9781582972947
ISBN
9781582972947
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3x1.7x22.9cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 1,399
₹ 1,330
₹ 69 Off