Cohesive Story Building

Author : Karen Wiesner
Publisher : Writers Exchange E-Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1922233641
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cohesive Story Building written by Karen Wiesner and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the setting the writer has placed them, just as plot becomes an organic part of character and setting. If a story doesn't work, it could very well be because the elements aren't cohesive. Cohesive Story Building shows how each element hinges on the other two and how to mix them until they fuse irrevocably. Additionally, Cohesive Story Building carefully explores each stage of story development from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revision. From a thorough look at the fundamentals of writing to comprehensive story building techniques, as well as submission guidelines and etiquette, this must-have guide will see writers through the entire book writing process from start to finish. Set within the framework of comparing the process of building a house to the process of building a story, Cohesive Story Building gives a solid plan of action from start to finish through in-depth examples and exercises, and leave-no-stone-unturned checklists that will help writers take the plan into their own writing. Features detailed examples from published books to illustrate story-building principles. Those who have read Karen S. Wiesner's reference First Draft Outline, which focuses on in-depth outlining and goal-setting, will find Cohesive Story Building a perfect companion to that book.

Author : Karen Wiesner
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523221721
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cohesive Story Building Worksheets written by Karen Wiesner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bonus! Worksheets, Checklists, and Exercises from Cohesive Story Building Revised, Updated, and Reissued Writing Reference Second Edition Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the setting the writer has placed them, just as plot becomes an organic part of character and setting. If a story doesn't work, it could very well be because the elements aren't cohesive. Cohesive Story Building shows how each element hinges on the other two and how to mix them until they fuse irrevocably. Additionally, Cohesive Story Building carefully explores each of stage of story development from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revision. From a thorough look at the fundamentals of writing to comprehensive story building techniques, as well as submission guidelines and etiquette, this must-have guide will see writers through the entire novel writing process from start to finish. Set within the framework of comparing the process of building a house to the process of building a story, Cohesive Story Building gives a solid plan of action from start to finish through in-depth examples and exercises, and leave-no-stone-unturned checklists that will help writers take the plan into their own writing. Features detailed examples from published novels to illustrate story-building principles. Many who have read Karen Wiesner's reference First Draft in 30 Days, which focuses on in-depth outlining and goal-setting, will find Cohesive Story Building a perfect companion to that book.

Author : Karen S Wiesner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781651083918
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cohesive Story Building written by Karen S Wiesner and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By bestselling Writer's Digest Books author Karen S. WiesnerRevised, Updated, and Reissued Writing ReferenceSecond EditionWithout layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the setting the writer has placed them, just as plot becomes an organic part of character and setting. If a story doesn't work, it could very well be because the elements aren't cohesive. Cohesive Story Building shows how each element hinges on the other two and how to mix them until they fuse irrevocably.Additionally, Cohesive Story Building carefully explores each of stage of story development from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revision. From a thorough look at the fundamentals of writing to comprehensive story building techniques, as well as submission guidelines and etiquette, this must-have guide will see writers through the entire novel writing process from start to finish. Set within the framework of comparing the process of building a house to the process of building a story, Cohesive Story Building gives a solid plan of action from start to finish through in-depth examples and exercises, and leave-no-stone-unturned checklists that will help writers take the plan into their own writing. Features detailed examples from published novels to illustrate story-building principles. Many who have read Karen Wiesner's reference First Draft in 30 Days, which focuses on in-depth outlining and goal-setting, will find Cohesive Story Building a perfect companion to that book.

Author : Benjine Gerber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781549783562
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Story Building written by Benjine Gerber and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story building: Build cohesive story concepts. This is a workbook for building great story concepts. The process is delivered as fiction and the reader may imagine that they are discussing how they followed this process. All the content is generic and applicable to any story. Draw mind-maps, storyboards, use colour coding and make notes that explain how the story elements are connected. Unfold your story concept. Discover story elements. Capture the plot. Colour code your notes. Connect the dots. Work out growth. Clarify grey areas. Write the first draft. Refine the narrative. Discussion at www.facebook.com/groups/storybuilding. This workbook can be used to prep for NanoWrimo or as a part of your process during NanoWrimo.

Author : Karen S Wiesner
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From First Draft To Finished Novel written by Karen S Wiesner and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2008-09-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a fully developed, multi-layered story from the ground up! Writing a story is not that much different than building a house. Both require some brainstorming (to provide a clear vision), a blueprint or outline (to lay a solid foundation upon which that vision can be built), building or drafting (to make the vision a reality), and decorating or revising (to polish the masterpiece and make it presentable to the public). In From First Draft to Finished Novel, novelist Karen S. Wiesner carefully explores each of these stages, showing you how to: Create a quick outline to help organize and expand your original idea Develop a detailed Story Plan Checklist to solidify your story's details Combine and effectively use tools like your outline and story checklist to weave together a cohesive draft Put together a strong query letter and submission package This book also features exclusive worksheets, checklists, and detailed examples designed to help you: Improve your outlining techniques through the use of character, plot, and setting sketches Write a strong Story Plan Checklist that ensures your characters evolve and your plot progresses Develop your editing skills using revision and "punch" checklists Whether you're working on a new story or a project in development, From First Draft to Finished Novel is your blueprint to a story readers won't be able to resist.

Author : Margaret L. Carter
Publisher : Writers Exchange E-Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1925574407
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien written by Margaret L. Carter and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different blood flows in their veins--but our blood quenches their thirst. From Bram Stoker's 1897 creation of Count Dracula, portrayed as a foreign invader bent on the conquest of England, the literary vampire has symbolized the Other, whether his or her otherness arises from racial, ethnic, sexual, or species difference. Even before the bloodsucking Martians of H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds, however, popular fiction contained a few vampires who were members of alien species rather than supernatural undead. Even more intriguing than interplanetary invaders are humanoid and quasi-humanoid beings who have evolved to live on Earth among us, often camouflaged as our own kind. The boom in vampire fiction that began in the 1970s engendered a variety of "alien" vampires, many of them portrayed as sympathetic characters. The science fiction vampire is especially suited to the presentation of vampirism as morally neutral rather than inherently evil. Different Blood surveys the literary vampire as alien, whether extra-terrestrial or a different species evolved on Earth, from the mid-1800s to the 1990s, and analyzes the many uses to which science fiction and fantasy authors have put this theme. Their works explore issues of species, race, ecological responsibility, gender, eroticism, xenophobia, parasitism, symbiosis, intimacy, and the bridging of differences. An extensive bibliography lists dozens of novels and short stories on the "vampire as alien" theme, many of which are still in print.

Author : Karen Wiesner
Publisher : Writers Exchange E-Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1925191087
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Amethyst Series Anthology (Books 1-4) written by Karen Wiesner and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amethyst, WI is a small, peaceful town on a pristine lake with an active tourist season in summer. When the air turns chill, the area is transformed into a ghost town with only a handful of lifers who stay. Amethyst is bursting with mystery, romance, and jealousy all-year-round. ADVENTURES IN AMETHYST SERIES is a collection of the first 4 novellas in the series, including A Rose for Romeo (Book 1), Revenge in Amethyst (Book 2), Reckless Rose (Book 3), Christmas in Amethyst (Book 4). Book 1: A Rose for Romeo What happens when a nationally renowned sex therapist and author begins to abhor every aspect of her successful occupation? She falls in love, of course. Dr. Melina Rose is sick of sex and has spent her life avoiding intimacy in her personal life. After abandoning everything she's worked all her life for, she returns to her hometown only to discover that everything has changed--except her crush on her sister's old boyfriend Scott "Romeo" Romero. Book 2: Revenge in Amethyst After abandoning her career as a renowned sex therapist, Melina Rose has returned to her hometown and fallen in love with Scott Romero. Scott and Melina are ecstatically expecting a baby and planning their wedding. But someone driven by jealousy wants to see Melina's dream-life crash down. A former patient who'd revealed his disturbing fantasies only to Melina is prepared to do anything in order to keep his secrets safe. Book 3: Reckless Rose Even bad girls need love... When Reece Childs rolls back into Amethyst to stay, Lona Rose realizes her reckless crush on the older brother of a former beau is still waging hot and heavy. But how to prevent the rumors and mistakes of her past from ruining the start of something wonderful? Reece has just the plan to head off the rumor mill...and make this reckless rose his own forever. Book 4: Christmas in Amethyst Eager to make it up to her son's many disappointments in the past year, single mom Sheila Mason takes a shift at the restaurant she works on Christmas Day in order to buy Dev a puppy. When a creepy customer follows her on the deserted road from the restaurant to her home in Amethyst, her holidays go from bad to worse.

Author : Karen Wiesner
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Draft in 30 Days written by Karen Wiesner and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2005-03-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flexible and customizable, this revolutionary system can be modified to fit any writer's approach and style.

Author : Jane Spiro
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0194426084
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Storybuilding - Resource Books for Teachers written by Jane Spiro and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This very popular series gives teachers practical advice and guidance, together with resource ideas and materials for the classroom.

Author : Larry Brooks
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1599636891
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Story Physics written by Larry Brooks and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make your story soar! In the physical world, gravity, force, and other elements of physics govern your abilities and can be utilized to enhance your every movement. In the world of writing, story physics can be harnessed in much the same way to make your novel or screenplay the best it can be. In Story Physics, best-selling author Larry Brooks introduces you to six key literary forces that, when leveraged in just the right way, enable you to craft a story that's primed for success--and publication. Inside Story Physics, you'll learn how to: • Understand and harness the six storytelling forces that are constantly at work in your fiction. • Transform your story idea into a dramatically compelling concept. • Optimize the choices you make in terms of character, conflict, subplot, subtext, and more to render the best possible outcome. These literary forces will elevate your story above the competition and help you avoid the rejection pile. With Story Physics, you won't just give your story wings--you'll teach it how to fly. "Larry Brooks speaks my kind of language about story. Any writer, even those trucking in the world of nonfiction, will benefit from going deeper into the physics of storytelling as Brooks explains in these pages." - James Scott Bell, best-selling author of Plot & Structure "Larry Brooks has done it again! If you liked Story Engineering, I suspect you're going to love Story Physics, which dives even deeper into the essence of story. Story Physics is an essential addition to every novelist's bookshelf." - Randy Ingermanson, author of Writing Fiction for Dummies