Plot & Structure: Techniques and exercises for crafting a plot that grips readers from start to finish"I waited ten years of prime writing life because of the Big Lie" (from the Introduction: Putting the Big Lie to Sleep).
"Plot happens" (from Chapter One: What's a Plot, Anyway?)
Written by James Scott Bell
Published in 2004
Dedication:
To my wife, Cindy, who is my inspiration, editor-in-chief, and best friend. Thanks for helping make my dreams come true.
And to my children, Nate and Allegra, who make me proud.
2 comments:
Okay what's the big lie?
Great question! In Mr. Bell's words, "I gave up the dream of becoming a writer because I had been told that writing could not be taught. Writers are born, people said. You either have what it takes or you don't, and if you don't you'll never get it."
But as time went on, he learned that the craft of writing could be taught . . . because he was learning it!
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