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Structuring Your Novel

Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story

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Structuring Your Novel

Written by: K. M. Weiland
Narrated by: Sonja Field
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Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?

Why do some stories work and others don't? The answer is structure. In this IPPY and NIEA Award-winning guide from the author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story's major events, but will also provide you with an unerring standard to use in evaluating your novel's pacing and progression.

Structuring Your Novel will show you:

  • How to determine the best methods for unleashing your unique and personal vision for your story.
  • How to identify common structural weaknesses and flip them around into stunning strengths.
  • How to eliminate saggy middles by discovering your "centerpiece."
  • Why you should NEVER include conflict on every page.
  • How to discover the questions you don't want readers asking about your plot-and then how to get them to ask the right questions.

Story structure has empowered countless bestselling and classic authors. Now it's your turn!

©2013 Katie M. Weiland (P)2014 Katie M. Weiland Writing, Research & Publishing Guides
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K.M Weiland doesn't make it complicated, but she gives tips that many craft books don't cover. Everything is fresh, without excessive personal examples or a memoir feel. Highly recommend.

Actionable tips that are easy to understand

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Listened to Weiland's book on character arcs before this and was impressed. Structuring Your Novel is equally good. No filler. Comprehensive and detailed. Good for beginners and intermediate writers wanting to tighten up their structure.

I was familiar with story structure and beats already, but the book does a great job breaking the info down and providing examples from films and books. It is similar to Save The Cat (the author never claims to be reinventing the wheel) but it's always useful to hear craft explained in different ways. I highly recommend this, her other writing books and podcast. Now I need a print copy now for my writing craft collection.

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Was very helpful and educational while keeping it simple and easy to understand. Buy it!

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