The Plot Whisperer

Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master

By: Martha Alderson

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Paperback | 15 October 2011

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KEYNOTE: Plotting Made Simple When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. Trouble is, plot is where most writers fall down?but you don't have to be one of them. With this book, you'll learn how to create stories that build suspense, reveal character, and engage readers?one scene at a time. Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that's as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you'll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: ? Use the power of the Universal Story ? Create plot lines and subplots that work together ? Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact ? Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story ? Show character transformation at the book's climax This is the ultimate guide for you to write page-turners that sell! AUTHOR: Martha Alderson has worked with hundreds of writers in plot workshops, retreats, and plot consultations for more than fifteen years. Her clients include bestselling authors, New York editors, and Hollywood movie directors. SELLING POINTS: ? The groundbreaking book on story structure from the acclaimed Plot Whisperer ? The author is the founder of PlotWrMo, a month-long, day -to-day program for writers to address their plot arcs ? The authors blog, Plotwhisperer.blogspot.com, has been recognised by Writer?s Digest for the past two years in the top 16 websites for writers

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Introduction	p. VII
Sitting Down To Write	p. 1
The Outlineof The Plot: Starting is Half The Battle	p. 19
The Universal Story	p. 21
The Basics of Plotting	p. 39
Developing Themes	p. 57
Create The Characters And Setting: Who's Part of This World And Why?	p. 73
Who Inhabits The Plot?	p. 75
Who Opposes The Protagonist?	p. 101
The Devil's In The Details	p. 119
The Journey	p. 135
Opening The Door	p. 137
The Middle of The Journey	p. 155
Transformation	p. 173
The Climax	p. 189
Denouement: The End And A New Beginning	p. 207
Some Parting Advice	p. 215
Some Final Thoughts	p. 227
Index	p. 234
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