A set of books that will help you master the art of writing fiction, including character development, scene constructions and using brain science to hook your readers from your very first sentence.
Wired for Story: The Writer’s Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sentence
Authors: Lisa Cron,
Most writers focus so much on how their story is written that they lose sight of the thing that matters the most — the story itself. For any book to become a hit, the plot has to keep the reader turning pages to find out what happens next. Wired For Story shows you how you can write such a gripping tale.
Story Engineering: Character Development, Story Concept, Scene Construction
Authors: Larry Brooks,
Your mind tends to go blank the moment you create a great plot. In Story Engineering, Larry Brooks showcases why amateur planning typically leads to stories that few people enjoy. He provides insights into how you can take advantage of careful planning to help transform your plot to a great story, by planning ahead with relation to developing your characters, scenes and the overall story.
How Not to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Misstep-by-Misstep Guide
Authors: Howard Mittelmark,Sandra Newman
While your story may seem extraordinary to you, it is highly likely it contains several errors that will cause publishing companies to reject it. Or worse — the readers will do so. This book isn’t just a bunch of instructions you must follow to create content that will capture the reader’s interest. It tells you everything you should avoid instead.
The Screenwriter’s Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script
Authors: David Trottier,
Screenwriting is undeniably interesting but equally tiresome. David Trottier’s provides invaluable advice for anyone looking to succeed as a screenwriter. He shows you how to write a great script that caters to contemporary demands and the importance of creating a marketing plan to ensure an audience for your script.
Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
Authors: Les Edgerton,
Les Edgerton’s Hooked is an invaluable guide to all aspiring and current fiction writers. He shows you how you can portray events with the best emotions and expressions, the best length for your chapters and how to lure your readers in by creating an opening scene that makes them ask for more.
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