
Plot Whisperer Workbook
Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories
Martha Alderson(Author)
Adams Media Corporation (Publisher)
Published on 18. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-4405-4274-9 (ISBN)
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!
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!
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Language
English
Place of publication
Holbrook, MA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
414 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4405-4274-9 (9781440542749)
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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.