Plot, Chapters, Scenes, Beats

Everything You Need to Start Writing Your Novel

By: Ross Samsky

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Hardcover | 25 November 2025

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176 Pages

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Plot, Chapters, Scenes, Beats is a clear, structured, and inspiring guide that shows you how novels are actually built. Instead of treating storytelling like a mysterious gift available only to a select few, this book breaks the process into four simple and dependable layers: the plot that shapes the journey, the chapters that guide the reader, the scenes that bring events to life, and the beats that carry emotional movement.

With a warm and supportive voice, this book walks you through five major plot structures, explaining how each one functions and how to turn any of them into a complete outline that fits your own story. You will learn how to create purposeful chapters, design scenes that matter, and build beats that keep your narrative clear, focused, and engaging. Every step is written in a way that helps new writers feel confident and experienced writers feel grounded.

Whether you begin with a faint spark of an idea or a story you have imagined for years, this guide shows you exactly how to turn your inspiration into a strong and workable framework. By the end, you will not only understand how stories function but also have a complete foundation for writing your own novel.

Thoughtful, practical, and easy to follow, Plot, Chapters, Scenes, Beats gives every writer the structure, guidance, and confidence they need to begin turning ideas into stories that last.

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