Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
By: Lisa Cron
4.21
Format: 288 pages, ebook
Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story , this writing guide rev…
Want to Read $ 13.99"We don't turn to story to escape reality. We turn to story to navigate reality."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"In a nutshell: A story is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"But the simple fact remains that without the first half of the story, there can be no second half. The first half establishes where the problem came from and who the protagonist is to begin with, so that the plot you then create can force her to struggle with that problem and, in the process, change."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
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1. Write Your Novel From the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
By: James Scott Bell
4.20
Format: 93 pages, Kindle Edition
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2. Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
By: K.M. Weiland
4.11
Format: 186 pages, Paperback
Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctl… read more
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"For example, one key character who was definitely not supposed to die did just that. I did everything I could to get her up again, but she just... died on me."-K.M. Weiland, Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
3. Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development
By: K.M. Weiland
4.31
Format: 215 pages, Kindle Edition
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4. Understanding Show, Don't Tell: (And Really Getting It) (Skill Builders Series Book 1)
By: Janice Hardy
3.50
Format: 824 pages,
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5. The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know
By: Steven Pressfield , Shawn Coyne
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Format: None pages,
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6. Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
By: Lisa Cron
4.21
Format: 288 pages, ebook
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"We don't turn to story to escape reality. We turn to story to navigate reality."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"In a nutshell: A story is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result."-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
"But the simple fact remains that without the first half of the story, there can be no second half. The first half establishes where the problem came from and who the protagonist is to begin with, so …"-Lisa Cron, Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
7. The Secrets of Story: Innovative Tools for Perfecting Your Fiction and Captivating Readers
By: Matt Bird
4.12
Format: 543 pages, Paperback
The Secrets of Story is a revolutionary and comprehensive writing guide for the 21st century, focus… read more
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8. Bird by Bird
By: Anne Lamott
4.24
Format: 238 pages, Paperback
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"Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"A writer paradoxically seeks the truth and tells lies every step of the way."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"You don't always have to chop with the sword of truth. You can point with it too."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
"If your wife locks you out of the house, you don't have a problem with your door."-Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
9. Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
By: James Hynes
0.00
Format: None pages, Audible Audio
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10. The Fantasy Fiction Formula
By: Deborah Chester
4.07
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing new ma… read more
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11. Romancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels
By: Gwen Hayes
4.40
Format: 94 pages, Kindle Edition
What makes a romance novel a romance? How do you write a kissing book? Writing a well-structured ro… read more
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12. Stein On Writing: A Master Editor of Some of the Most Successful Writers of Our Century Shares His Craft Techniques and Strategies
By: Sol Stein
4.36
Format: 303 pages,
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13. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
By: Renni Browne , None
4.24
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
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"Movies and television may be influencing writers to write more visually, using immediate scenes with specific points of view to put their stories across. But fiction can always accomplish something t…"-Renni Browne, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
14. Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
By: K.M. Weiland
4.32
Format: 295 pages, Paperback
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15. Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew
By: Ursula K. Le Guin
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Format: 274 pages, Paperback
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16. Writing the Breakout Novel
By: Anne Perry , Donald Maass
3.10
Format: None pages, Paperback
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17. Plot & Structure: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting a Plot That Grips Readers from Start to Finish
By: James Scott Bell
4.26
Format: None pages, Paperback
Craft an Engaging Plot How does plot influence story structure? What's the difference between plott… read more
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18. The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
By: Donald Maass
4.29
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Engage Your Readers with Emotion While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plott… read more
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"Plot happens outside but story happens inside. Readers won't get the true story, though, unless you put it on the page--both the big meaning in small events, and the overlooked implications of large …"-Donald Maass, The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface
19. Story Engineering: Character Development, Story Concept, Scene Construction
By: Larry Brooks
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Format: None pages, Paperback
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20. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
By: Jessica Brody
4.50
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology … read more
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"We call that real problem the SHARD OF GLASS. It's a psychological wound that has been festering beneath the surface of your hero for a long time. The skin has grown over it, leaving behind an unsigh…"-Jessica Brody, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
21. 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone
By: T. Taylor
4.43
Format: 180 pages, Kindle Edition
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22. How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
By: Lee Child
4.14
Format: 336 pages, Paperback
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23. Writing Archetypal Character Arcs: The Hero's Journey and Beyond (Helping Writers Become Authors Book 11)
By: K.M. Weiland
4.48
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24. The Secrets of Character: Writing a Hero Anyone Will Love
By: Matt Bird
4.11
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25. Refuse to Be Done: How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts
By: Matt Bell
4.46
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26. Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself
By: Chuck Wendig
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27. Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel
By: Jessica Brody
4.65
Format: 432 pages, Paperback
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28. Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book
By: Courtney Maum
4.60
Format: 365 pages, Paperback
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29. Effective Editing: How to Take Your Writing to the Next Level
By: Molly McCowan
4.35
Format: 6 pages, Audible Audio
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30. Intuitive Editing: A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing
By: Tiffany Yates Martin
4.67
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31. The Otherworld
By: Abbie Emmons
3.69
Format: 360 pages, ebook
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"Knowledge is not wisdom, Orca. You could see the whole world, learn everything there is to learn, read every book written by every philosopher... and still go to your grave not a fraction wiser than …"-Abbie Emmons, The Otherworld
