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Perfecting Plot : Charting the Hero's Journey - William Bernhardt

Perfecting Plot

Charting the Hero's Journey

By: William Bernhardt

Paperback | 2 April 2020

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Are you a Red Sneaker Writer?

Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey—the plot—fails. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence. Bernhardt discusses how to enrich your story by layering three levels of conflict and, in the final chapter, analyzes the primary plot structures that have delighted readers since the first story was told. The book also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing.  
 

Industry Reviews

“One of the things I love about these books is that they are so accessible to every aspiring writer.”

Rick Ludwig, author of Mirrored

“This book gives everything that it promises. And all the other writing books written by William Bernhardt are on my wish list.”

C.H. Scarlett, author

“Bernhardt shows you exactly what makes literary characters keep people interested and how to use those strengths when creating characters of your own.”

R.J. Johnson, author of The Twelve Stones

“I reread these books before I start each book I write.”

Callie Hutton, author of For the Love of the Viscount

“Easy to read while delivering good material with some occasional humor.”

David Sullivan, author

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