Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Martha Alderson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 203
ISBN/Barcode 9781440542749
ClassificationsDewey:808.3
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 18 August 2012
Publication Country United States

Description

Turn lackluster plots into irresistible stories! When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. But creating a captivating storyline that mesmerizes your audience until the very end is easier said than done. With thousands of engaging books on the shelf, you'll need to set yours apart by developing unique scenarios that leave readers wondering what happens next. In this writing workbook, celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson covers everything from constructing spirited action and compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. She also walks you through the development of a successful narrative with exercises that: Help build suspense Incorporate effective subplots Tie up all the loose ends Keep the reader turning pages Filled with essential advice and writing exercises, /The Plot Whisperer Workbook will quickly become your go-to guide for crafting a tale worthy of the bestseller list!

Author Biography

Martha Alderson, MA, is the author of the bestselling The Plot Whisperer. She writes novels for readers, plots books for writers, and most recently a workbook for anyone looking to enrich their lives with more creativity and inspiration. Martha has been exploring and writing about the Universal Story for the past twenty years as part of the plot support she offers to writers. She first introduced the Universal Story in The Plot Whisperer to transform writers' creative lives and to "show" plot. More recently, she has expanded her work to include helping people transform their creative lives.