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Plot and Character: Finding the Balance of Great Fiction

(us) Jeff Gehrke

130K0

What's more important to a story: an engaging plot or distinct characters? Literary-oriented novelists emphasize character-based writing, while commercial-oriented novelists emphasize plot-based writing. In fact, the best novels are strong on both counts. "Plot and Character" is a desk guide to help you perfectly combine these key elements when creating. Through this book, you will learn to: Create layered characters with individual characteristics, natural characteristics, and identity backgrounds; Develop the characters' emotional experiences and connect them with passionate events; Uncover the stories behind the characters to speed up the plot; Seamlessly connect the plot and the characters to create a work that attracts readers to keep turning the pages.

Write the First Fifty Pages

(us) Jeff Gehrke

133K0

Want to find ways to write successfully? Start at the beginning... Whether you want to publish your work or just attract readers, the beginning of your book manuscript is crucial. A compelling beginning is key to getting the attention of an agent or editor, and is crucial to getting readers interested in reading. As a writer, what and how you write in your opening paragraph should not be left to chance. "Writing the First Fifty Pages" will help you learn how to write a strong opening from scratch. You will learn from it: introduce your main character; build your story world; set up the conflicts of the plot; begin your protagonist's spiritual journey; write an incredibly exciting opening. This helpful guide will help you complete the tasks that must be completed in the first fifty pages to avoid distracting, disappointing or boring readers while reading. Don't let your readers throw it away without truly appreciating the beauty of your story. This book will teach you how to use techniques and strategies to write great work that readers won't be able to put down.