{"product_id":"plot-smarter-not-harder-annabeth-albert-9798180427885","title":"Plot Smarter, Not Harder: A Story Structure Reference for Novel Writing","description":"Do you have stacks of writing craft books but still can't identify the perfect process for you? Are you frustrated with your current plotting efforts? Do you worry you have no clue how to build a sustainable system that actually functions with your personality and work habits? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlot Smarter, Not Harder to the rescue! This book is the genre fiction writer's new best friend, a trusted advisor that wants to find your plotting strengths and help you grow in sustainable ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin bestselling and critically acclaimed author Annabeth Albert as she walks you through a deeper understanding of plot and how to manipulate common genre fiction beats to craft custom beat sheets. This personalized template is made to flex with your unique author brand and can be used no matter what fiction subgenre you write in. Romance, mystery, fantasy, thriller, science fiction, and other genre fiction writers are all welcome here! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlot Smarter, Not Harder helps you tweak your current process in ways that feel authentic to who you are as a writer. You'll explore plotting to length and plotting for different story goals. Drafting, self-editing, and series planning are covered as well. Whether you are a mid-career established author or brand-new to writing genre fiction, this is the book for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabeth Albert is the author of over sixteen series and seventy titles. Her work has been praised by numerous publications, including \u003c\/i\u003eThe New York Times\u003ci\u003e and\u003c\/i\u003e Library Journal\u003ci\u003e. As a hybrid author with both traditional publisher and independent publishing success, she has spoken at multiple conferences and events, showcasing her commitment to author education. She's passionate about improving writing craft. Her nonfiction debut, \u003c\/i\u003ePlot Smarter, Not Harder\u003ci\u003e, draws upon over two decades of fiction-writing experience and offers practical, real-world-tested tips for authors at every step of their writing journey. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annabeth Albert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180427885\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Annabeth Albert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997761155327,"sku":"9798180427885","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/plot-smarter-not-harder-annabeth-albert-9798180427885","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}