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The plot whisperer : secrets of story structure any writer can master / Martha Alderson.
"Celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson has devised a plotting system that's as innovative as it is easy to implement. With her foolproof blueprint, you'll learn to devise a successful storyline for any genre. She shows how to: Use the power of the Universal Story; Create plot lines and subplots that work together; Effectively use a scene tracker for maximum impact; Insert energetic markers at the right points in your story; Show character transformation at the book's climax"--P. [4] of cover.
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- ISBN: 9781440525889
- ISBN: 1440525889
- Physical Description: xv, 240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Avon, Mass. : Adams Media ; [2011]
- Copyright: ©2011
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| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Plots (Drama, novel, etc.) |
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- 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Scenic Regional.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Scenic Regional-Union | 808.3 ALD (Text) | 300456050+ | NonFiction | Available | - |
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The Plot Whisperer : Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master
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Table of Contents
The Plot Whisperer : Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | p. VII | |
| Chapter 1 | Sitting Down To Write | p. 1 |
| Part I | The Outlineof The Plot: Starting is Half The Battle | p. 19 |
| Chapter 2 | The Universal Story | p. 21 |
| Chapter 3 | The Basics of Plotting | p. 39 |
| Chapter 4 | Developing Themes | p. 57 |
| Part II | Create The Characters And Setting: Who's Part of This World And Why? | p. 73 |
| Chapter 5 | Who Inhabits The Plot? | p. 75 |
| Chapter 6 | Who Opposes The Protagonist? | p. 101 |
| Chapter 7 | The Devil's In The Details | p. 119 |
| Part III | The Journey | p. 135 |
| Chapter 8 | Opening The Door | p. 137 |
| Chapter 9 | The Middle of The Journey | p. 155 |
| Chapter 10 | Transformation | p. 173 |
| Chapter 11 | The Climax | p. 189 |
| Chapter 12 | Denouement: The End And A New Beginning | p. 207 |
| Chapter 13 | Some Parting Advice | p. 215 |
| Chapter 14 | Some Final Thoughts | p. 227 |
| Index | p. 234 |
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