Shape Your Story Like a Pro
If you have a phenomenal story to tell but find you can't quite make it flow or form in a natural, yet moving way,*Story Structure*will transform your approach to writing and make your novel a compelling and addictive read.
Crammed full of tricks and tips*to help both beginner and advanced authors complete their books in an enticing way.
Get Your Acts Together!
Each chapter is dedicated to one aspect of story structures, and begins with a*9-Step Process*to dividing up your tale; which includes:
STEP ONE: The First Act - Introducing characters & what is at stake
STEP TWO: The First Major Plot Point - How to leave readers wanting more
STEP FIVE: Second Half of the Second Act - The need to support the protagonist
STEP SEVEN: Third Act - Protagonist is forced to face the enemy before being readyMarsh uses examples to drive home how developing a strong story structure is important to help maintain focus, enrich plot ideas and provide a bird's-eye view of whether your novel is working.
Tips from Experienced Authors
The final chapter gives a look behind-the-scenes at the thinking of real authors and their recommendations regarding whether to adopt traditional structures for your genre or research new ones, how and when to modify a structure template, and the ways to hide structure in your writing. Story Structure*is an indispensable guide for serious authors wanting write professionally.
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