About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherHodder & Stoughton

ISBN-101473688450

ISBN-139781473688452

eBay Product ID (ePID)11038377281

Product Key Features

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHow to Craft a Great Story : How to Master Plot, Structure and Form in Your Creative Writing

SubjectEditing & Proofreading, Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing

Publication Year2019

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorChris Sykes

FormatUk-Trade Paper

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight9.6 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2024-402949

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal808.3

SynopsisLEARN HOW TO PLOT AND STRUCTURE YOUR CREATIVE WRITING. HOW TO CRAFT A GREAT STORY takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced information as finding balance and marrying structure and form. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read. Covering some of the most commonly raised questions in creative writing courses, it is perfect for anyone who needs the next step on from the basic 'how to write a novel'. ABOUT THE SERIES The TEACH YOURSELF Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children's books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share., How to Craft a Great Story takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced information as finding balance and marrying structure and form. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises, and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what's coming and how it relates to what you've just read. Covering some of the most commonly raised questions in creative writing courses, it is perfect for anyone who needs the next step on from the basic 'how to write a novel'.

LC Classification NumberPN3355.S95 2019