Writing Blockbuster Plots: A Step-By-Step Guide to Mastering Plot, Structure, and Scene
A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Plot, Structure, and Scene
$38.99
- Paperback
230 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2016
Summary
Blockbuster Plots, Revised and Expanded Edition presents step-by-step strategies that demystify the structure of story. It shows readers how to maximize the effectiveness of scenes and provide depth to their stories. | Blockbuster Plots began life as a self-published book back when Martha Alderson was first developing her brand as a teacher in 2004. At that time, as we know, self-published books were mainly created for back of room sales during conferences, etc, rather than bookstore or onlin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781599639796 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1599639793 |
| Author: | Martha Alderson |
| Publisher: | Writer's Digest Books |
| Imprint: | Writer's Digest Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 230 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2016 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 150mm x 226mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Writing Blockbuster Plots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Plot, Structure, and Scene by Martha Alderson is specifically designed o demystify how story writing works. It shows aspiring writers how to track the seven most important elements of a scene on a Scene Tracker, and how to use her Plot Planner to develop a multi-layered plotline for each individual project. Writing Blockbuster Plots also provides useful analysis of scenes written by classic and contemporary writers such as Twain, McCarthy, London, Fitch, Chopin, and Letts, all of which will help show writers how to: Pre-plot Link scenes through cause and effect; Determine which scenes are flat and why; Set up tension, conflict and suspense; Develop complex characters; Establish compelling action; Re-vision rewrites; Clarify themes; Deepen and expand narratives. Detailed, comprehensive, insightful, instructive, and thoroughly ‘user friendly’ in organization and presentation, Writing Blockbuster Plots is exceptional and very highly recommended for aspiring writers.” –Midwest Book Review
About The Author
Martha Alderson
Martha Alderson, founder of PlotWrMo and author of “The Plot Whisperer”, 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.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.