{"product_id":"story-structure-sandy-marsh-9781983441561","title":"Story Structure: Step-by-Step - Essential Story Building, Story Development and Suspense Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn","description":"\u003cb\u003eShape Your Story Like a Pro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have a phenomenal story to tell but find you can't quite make it flow or form in a natural, yet moving way, \u003ci\u003eStory Structure\u003c\/i\u003e will transform your approach to writing and make your novel a compelling and addictive read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrammed full of tricks and tips\u003c\/b\u003e to help both beginner and advanced authors complete their books in an enticing way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet Your Acts Together \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach chapter is dedicated to one aspect of story structures, and begins with a \u003cb\u003e9-Step Process\u003c\/b\u003e to dividing up your tale; which includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTEP ONE The First Act - Introducing characters \u0026amp; what is at stake\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTEP TWO The First Major Plot Point - How to leave readers wanting more\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTEP FIVE Second Half of the Second Act - The need to support the protagonist\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSTEP SEVEN Third Act - Protagonist is forced to face the enemy before being ready\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarsh uses examples to drive home how developing a strong story structure is important to help maintain focus, enrich plot ideas and provide a bird's-eye view of whether your novel is working. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Need to Answer Why?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStory Structure\u003c\/i\u003e elicits the need to pay attention to how your characters develop as the plot unfolds, and acts as a framework to write in a manner that will heighten the reader's curiosity and desire to see them grow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarsh describes how to explain the reasons characters may often act highly irrational in various situations, through \u003cb\u003echaracter-driven and action-driven change\u003c\/b\u003e. She illustrates how being able to answer \"why?\" deepens a reader's emotional investment in them and serves to create a gripping page-turner  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Coming Next?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of Suspense...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA good story keeps readers wondering how events are going to unfold and how they will impact the lives of your characters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarsh guides the author through \u003cb\u003eTen Tips to Create Suspense\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand Your Genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide Adequate Viewpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut Time on Your Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the Stakes High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't Be Afraid to Apply Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake Use of Dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplicate Things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid Becoming Predictable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop Your Villain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop Your Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips from Experienced Authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapter gives a look behind-the-scenes at the thinking of real authors and their recommendations regarding whether to adopt traditional structures for your genre or research new ones, how and when to modify a structure template, and the ways to hide structure in your writing.\u003ci\u003eStory Structure\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable guide for serious authors wanting write professionally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Click Away from Getting Amazing Results Fast \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA must-have guide for storytellers wishing to create compelling tales of suspense and drama that will keep the reader glued to the pages. 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