Plot & Structure (Write Great Fiction) : Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish - James Scott Bell

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Plot & Structure (Write Great Fiction)

Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

By: James Scott Bell

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Paperback | 5 August 2025 | Edition Number 5

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Craft an Engaging Plot

How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plotting for commercial and literary fiction? How do you revise a plot or structure that's gone off course?

With Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure, you'll discover the answers to these questions and more. Award-winning author James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot, including:

   • Techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles, and ends
   • Easy-to-understand plotting diagrams and charts
   • Brainstorming techniques for original plot ideas
   • Thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter
   • Story structure models and methods for all genres
   • Tips and tools for correcting common plot problems

Filled with plot examples from popular novels, comprehensive checklists, and practical hands-on guidance, Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure gives you the skills you need to approach plot and structure like an experienced pro.

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Introduction: Putting the Big Lie to Sleep	p. 1
What's a Plot, Anyway?	p. 6
Structure: What Holds Your Plot Together	p. 22
How to Explode With Plot Ideas	p. 35
Beginning Strong	p. 56
Middles	p. 79
Endings	p. 99
Scenes	p. 113
Complex Plots	p. 130
The Character Arc in Plot	p. 141
Plotting Systems	p. 152
Revising Your Plot	p. 172
Plot Patterns	p. 180
Common Plot Problems and Cures	p. 194
Tips and Tools for Plot and Structure	p. 206
Checklist: Critical Points	p. 223
Creating Your Own Back Cover Copy	p. 229
Index	p. 232
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Plot & Structure (Write Great Fiction)

Techniques and Exercises for Crafting and Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish

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