Download or read book The Complete Plotto A Tested and Proven Method of Plot Suggestion and Content Structure for Writers of Creative Fiction Trade Edition written by William Wallace Cook and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Write A Novel Every Week The trick is in coming up with enough plots. A wildly prolific, early 20th century pulp writer, William Wallace Cook was a writing machine. At times he did indeed regularly turn out a full novel every week, for weeks at a time. While he set the bar for pulp fiction, he was also passionate about the process of writing itself. Keeping notes on index cards, he was able to distill the process of plotting down to a simple, but thorough manual, Plotto. Alfred Hitchcock was an early student, so was Earl Stanley Gardner. Robert Silverberg also gave a great review of the book. When Cook published Plotto in finished form in the late 1920's, he recieved feedback from readers who still could not work out how to use his massive book from the instructions in the front of it. In 1934, he came out with a seven-part lesson series that simplified the learning curve. These are included in the Appendix. Learn to produce fascinating plots quickly. Get Your Copy Now.
Download or read book The Complete Plotto A Tested and Proven Method of Plot Suggestion and Content Structure for Writers of Creative Fiction written by William Wallace Cook and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-08 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Write A Novel Every Week The trick is in coming up with enough plots. A wildly prolific, early 20th century pulp writer, William Wallace Cook was a writing machine. At times he did indeed regularly turn out a full novel every week, for weeks at a time. While he set the bar for pulp fiction, he was also passionate about the process of writing itself. Keeping notes on index cards, he was able to distill the process of plotting down to a simple, but thorough manual, Plotto. Why should you have a copy around your writing office? As Cook tells it: ""Plotto is the greatest single aid in plotting ever offered writers. Make up your mind now to give Plotto and this manual the time it deserves. The best-known writers in the world own and use Plotto."" Alfred Hitchcock was an early student, so was Earl Stanley Gardner. Robert Silverberg also gave a great review of the book. This edition includes the seven lessons in Plotto Instruction Manual Also available in Trade paperback.
Download or read book Plotto written by William Wallace Cook and published by Norton Creek Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you struggled to expand your initial idea into a complete story? Plotting can be frustrating work! What if there were a tool for this very problem, so you could navigate these uncharted waters as quickly as possible? A tool that starts with what you have (a situation, perhaps, or a group of characters) and sets you on the road to new possibilities? Plotto does all this. Created by a master of organized creativity, William Wallace Cook (one of the most prolific writers in history), Plotto has been prized by professional authors and screenwriters since its publication in 1928, and is still in demand today, with copies of the original edition selling for up to $400. This Norton Creek Edition is an exact reproduction of Cook's work. To keep the book down to a manageable size (300 pages of very small type) while retaining its powerful features, Cook uses a telegraphic format that takes some getting used to, so working your way carefully through the introduction and its examples is the key to professional-quality results. Because Plotto was written in the Twenties, its situations can seem old-fashioned and its terminology politically incorrect, but these problems are more apparent than real. Cook himself wrote both westerns and early classics of science fiction, so you see how replacing stagecoach with star ship or dance hall girl with male stripper are within the reach of anyone using the Plotto system, and, in fact, this kind of substitution is how the book is intended to be used, and is the key to its flexibility and enduring popularity.
Download or read book Plotto written by William Wallace Cook and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plotto Instruction Booklet written by William Wallace Cook and published by Norton Creek Press. This book was released on 2016-04-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Plotto Instruction Booklet" has been out of print since 1934, which is a shame, since it's difficult to figure out how to use "Plotto" without it! Originally used by William Wallace Cook as the textbook for a course in using "Plotto, " it goes through both the mechanics and the philosophy of creating plots with "Plotto." The "Plotto Instruction Booklet" in its original form is almost impossible to find, and in fact I owned a copy of "Plotto" for years before even realized that it existed. I was fortunate enough to track down a copy only 60 miles away and borrow it long enough to copy it. "Plotto" is the opposite of a random plot generator: using it will not write a story for you, or even structure one. It offers suggestions that you are expect to-required to-customize to fit the needs of your story. "Plotto" is a structured way of stimulating your imagination into creating the situations and conflicts you need, whether for a short story, a screenplay, or a novel. A century ago, William Wallace Cook was a pulp fiction writer famous for his immense output, solid creativity, and his use of organization and technology to ease the task of writing stories at high speed. His non-fiction books, "Plotto" and "The Fiction Factory, " are available through Norton Creek Press.
Download or read book Mastering Plotto Learn How to Use the Plotto Content Structure System in Seven Simple Lessons written by William Wallace Cook and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-08 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Write A Novel Each Week The trick is in coming up with enough plots. A wildly prolific, early 20th century pulp writer, William Wallace Cook was a writing machine. While he set the bar for pulp fiction, he was also passionate about the process of writing itself. Keeping notes on index cards, he was able to distill the process of plotting down to a simple, but thorough manual. Alfred Hitchcock was an early student, so was Earl Stanley Gardner. Robert Silverberg also gave a great review of the book. When Cook published Plotto in finished from, he received feedback from readers who still could not work out how to use his massive book from the instructions in the front of it. In 1934, he came out with a seven-part lesson series that simplified the learning curve. This edition includes the Plotto Chart of Masterplots With Interchangeable Clauses for quick reference. If you have (or want to get) Plotto, this book is a key learning manual for any author. Get Your Copy Today.
Download or read book How to Write the Best Book written by Jesper Schmidt and published by Fantasy Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These three bestselling guidebooks are the last ones you’ll ever need. Containing a step-by-step system designed to turn simple ideas into rich stories, you’ll learn everything there is to know about planning and outlining your best novel. From writing mentors and podcast hosts Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt comes nearly 700 pages of writing advice. And even better – this box set is heavily discounted compared to buying these three bestsellers individually. Included in this box set. -- Story Idea: A Method to Develop a Book Idea -- Simple ideas turned into rich stories. This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel. Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you: - How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dry - How to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best one - How to develop the premise, the starting point for any novel Included within these pages is a bonus chapter on how to develop a premise for a non-fiction book. Also, you’ll be able to download a list of 100 writing prompts to get you started. Get rid of writer’s block forever. It’s time to reclaim your creativity! -- Plot Development: An Outlining Method for Fiction -- Do you want to write a stronger story? Would you like to worry less about plot holes and weak characters? Some writers shy away from outlining, believing it their worst nightmare, and state that time is better spent writing a novel than planning it. Then there are those who’ve tried plotting, perhaps more than a few times, only to get lost in the weeds and overwhelmed by frustration. Stories that work all follow a certain structure; you just need to learn how to apply it. Plot Development is a step-by-step guide which will teach you: - How to decide on the number of characters to include in your novel - How to make each character come alive with their own wants and needs - How to choose between different types of outlines - How to develop engaging events and where to place them within your story - How to enhance your plot with potent subplots - How to build chapters designed to deliver an immersing experience for the reader - How to review and edit your outline to make it even better - How to enrich your opening and closing chapters Included are seven bonus chapters, covering essential topics like: theme, beta readers, short story plotting, and much more. Additionally, you’ll be able to download an outline template to provide an in-depth guide for your plotting. No more getting lost in those weeds! -- Plot Development Step by Step: Exercises for Planning Your Book -- Learn the step-by-step system for outlining a successful novel. The two bestselling authors behind the previous guidebook, Plot Development, which showed writers how to outline an entire novel, now bring you this workbook full of practical exercises to plan your novel. - The creation of your cast of characters - The development of the protagonist, antagonist, POV characters, and minor characters - The construction of the entire outline, from start to finish - The composing of subplots to enhance your story - The structure of a powerful chapter and how to build it - The editing process to make your outline stronger - The approach to enrich your opening and closing chapters Plot Development: Step by Step is jam-packed with precise questions and thoughtful exercises designed to give birth to a phenomenal novel.
Download or read book Three Story Method written by J. Thorn and published by Thorn Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storytelling isn’t complicated. We’ll prove it to you. Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn’t writer’s block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World. Discover: Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft How all stories can be reduced to three components Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience How the Hero’s Journey is alike and different than the Virgin’s Promise Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write! Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now!
Download or read book Plotto written by William Cook and published by . This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your definitive guide for plot suggestion for writers of creative fiction. Learn how to avoid long winded abstractions and avoid terrible writing that will rob your audience of interest. That's why this book is important. I used to look up plot in fan fiction for entertainment, but I don't do it anymore. Plot suggestions are an essential tool when writing a story. Don't throw them out.
Download or read book Plot Development written by Jesper Schmidt and published by Fantasy Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to write a stronger story? Would you like to worry less about plot holes and weak characters? Some writers shy away from outlining, believing it their worst nightmare, and state that time is better spent writing a novel than planning it. Then there are those who’ve tried plotting, perhaps more than a few times, only to get lost in the weeds and overwhelmed by frustration. Stories that work all follow a certain structure; you just need to learn how to apply it. Plot Development is a step-by-step guide which will teach you: ● How to decide on the number of characters to include in your novel ● How to make each character come alive with their own wants and needs ● How to choose between different types of outlines ● How to develop engaging events and where to place them within your story ● How to enhance your plot with potent subplots ● How to build chapters, designed to deliver an immersing experience for the reader ● How to review and edit your outline to make it even better ● How to enrich your opening and closing chapters Included are seven bonus chapters, covering important topics like: theme, beta readers, short story plotting, and much more. Additionally, you’ll be able to download an outline template to provide an in-depth guide for your plotting. No more getting lost in those weeds! Plot Development is brought to you by two bestselling authors, who have published more than twenty novels between them. Leverage the power of story structure and take your writing to the next level.
Download or read book Story Idea written by Jesper Schmidt and published by Fantasy Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple ideas, turned into rich stories. This short, easy-to-use guidebook tells you exactly how to turn a fleeting story idea into a solid premise strong enough to carry an entire novel. Plotting a Novel: Developing Story Ideas will teach you: ● How to get more story ideas when your creative well seems to have run dry ● How to use mind mapping to decide which story idea is the best one ● How to develop the premise, the starting point for any novel Included within these pages is a bonus chapter on how to develop a premise for a non-fiction book. Also, you’ll be able to download a list of 100 writing prompts to get you started. The two bestselling authors use the method outlined in this workbook, exactly as it’s laid out in this quick read, to write their own novels. Get rid of writer’s block forever. It’s time to reclaim your creativity!
Download or read book Elements of Fiction Writing Plot written by Ansen Dibell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There are ways to create, fix, steer and discover plots—ways which, over a writing life, you'd eventually puzzle out for yourself," writes Ansen Dibell. "They aren't laws. They're an array of choices, things to try, once you've put a name to the particular problem you're facing now." That's what this book is about: identifying those choices (whose viewpoint? stop and explain now, or wait? how can this lead to that?), then learning what narrative problems they are apt to create and how to choose an effective strategy for solving them. The result? Strong, solid stories and novels that move. Inside you'll discover how to: • test a story idea (using four simple questions) to see if it works • convince your reader that not only is something happening, but that something's going to happen and it all matters intensely • handle viewpoint shifts, flashbacks, and other radical jumps in your storyline weave plots with subplots • get ready for and write your Big Scenes • balance scene and summary narration to produce good pacing • handle the extremes of melodrama by "faking out" your readers—making them watch your right hand while your left hand is doing something sneaky • form subtle patterns with mirror characters and echoing incidents • choose the best type of ending—linear or circular, happy or downbeat, or (with caution!) a trick ending Whether your fiction is short or long, subtle or direct, you'll learn to build strong plots that drive compelling, unforgettable stories your readers will love.
Download or read book Writing Fiction written by Blaine Hart and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Your Fiction Stories an Instant Hit Writing fiction is a fun and easy way to put your creativity skills to the test. Many people love to read fiction and by writing it, you can boost your creativity muscles, entertain readers by telling a story and if your story is good enough, you may even be able to get published and makes lots of money. However, like any craft, fiction writing requires a great deal of practice and precision to create a story that will captivate your audience and hold their attention. There are many elements to writing fiction that many writers don't even know about. In this book, you will discover everything you need to do in order to write a successful, exciting, and well-structured fiction story. You'll discover the things that you can do before you actually start writing, how to get into the creative flow state, how to structure and design your book and things you can do once you've reached the end of the story. Plot, characters, dialogue, techniques, and strategy are just a few of the things you will learn how to master. You'll also learn the importance of defining your audience, picking your genre, inserting your theme and everything else that your readers will demand. Finally, you will discover how to write a killer ending to keep your readers coming back for more! If you're going for the gold in fiction writing, don't attempt to write your story until you've learned all the best elements that should be in a book. Writing a story can be hard, so the best way to succeed is to set yourself up for success in order to make sure you are working smarter and doing things right the first time! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Discover... How to Prepare Yourself for Writing Fiction How To Get Into The Creative Flow State Top Story Mechanics That You Should Include in Your Book How To Create Your Story Goal and Story Questions How To Properly Create A Story Outline World Class Tips & Strategies for Writing Fiction Exciting Story Ideas How To Write The Perfect Ending How to Fully Develop Your Characters Much, much more! What are you waiting for? If you are still reading this you are obviously motivated to get all the benefits this book has to offer. Stop thinking and take ACTION. Get Your Copy Right Now!
Download or read book How to Tell a Story written by Peter Rubie and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2015-12-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on Provost's proven philosophies, Rubie examines every facet of storytelling, from narrative hooks to fulfilling climaxes. Through advice, exercises, and an outstanding array of examples, you'll learn to create gripping narratives powered by strong characters. You'll discover the secrets of sequencing, of weaving subplots into rich stories, of manipulating story pace to increase conflict, tension, and surprise. “Rarely does a writing guide arrive with the authority of HOW TO TELL A STORY.” Publishers Weekly. "HOW TO TELL A STORY is a must for anybody who writes nonfiction or fiction -- television and screenwriters included." - Hugh Wilson, creator of WKRP in Cincinnati, director of The First Wive's Club. "A most useful book that will aid anyone tying to become a writer of fiction. I recommend it highly." - Roderick Thorp, bestselling author of River, Die Hard, and Detective. "Gary Provost was one of the best friends a writer ever had. He knew that all writers face a hard challenge: to take their ideas, aspirations, and vapors of creativity, and make them concrete for the reader. How to do it? Treat writing as a craft, with techniques that can be learned, with tricks that can be taught. In this book, Peter Rubie shows Gary Provost at his best." William Martin, author of Cape Cod and Annapolis. "HOW TO TELL A STORY offers a harvest of time-tested problem-solving techniques that will enrich every writer's art and craft. It's a feast of innovative, clearly stated advice that will nourish a writer's confidence and career. Read it and you will reap its many rewards." - Gerald Gross, author of Editors on Editing: What Writers Need to Know About What Editors Do. "Peter Rubie and Gary Provost have got it right. HOW TO TELL A STORY covers everything a novice writer needs to learn and a professional writer needs to remember. It's earned a permanent place on my desk." - Barbara Shapiro, author of Blind Spot and See No Evil. "In this unique book, the time honored ability of story telling has been dissected, examined carefully and defined in detail for the writer. With a fresh new look at what makes a story exciting and compelling, HOW TO TELL A STORY outlines for the writer all the secrets of dramatic story telling. Every writer should read this book before writing another paragraph." - Keith Wilson, M.D., novelist, and author of Cause of Death: A Writer's Guide to Death, Murder, & Forensic Medicine.
Download or read book The Plot Thickens 8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life written by Noah Lukeman and published by Noah Lukeman. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Often the stories sound great in concept, but never live up to their potential on the page. Lukeman shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this invaluable guide---a veritable fiction-writing workshop---without boundless new ideas. “One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again.” --Authorlink
Download or read book PLOTTO Genie For Pulp Fiction and Romantic Dramas written by Wycliffe A. Hill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-10-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escape Writer's Block and Generate Original Content Structure in Minutes Using the 31 Basic Dramatic Situations Common To All Fiction Stories Content Structure for Dramatic Fiction has never been so simple and fast. What if all story ideas were able to be boiled down to a single formula? Wycliffe A. Hill had this idea in the 1930's when no less than Cecil B. DeMille rejected one of his stories because ""it had a good narrative, but no drama."" This led Hill to research that lead creating a ""genie"" to bring new possibilities to authors. To inspire combinations they have never though of before. Reviews tell of writers breaking through their Writer's Block to find new inspiration for plots they had never imagined before. Hill notes that unfortunately, most stories tend to fall into paths other stories already travelled. This ""Genie"" enables fresh, new combinations of characters, obstacles, and climaxes never before seen on print or in movies. Get Your Copy Now.
Download or read book Story Structure Architect written by Victoria Lynn Schmidt and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Build a Timeless, Original Story Using Hundreds of Classic Story Motifs! It's been said that there are no new ideas; but there are proven ideas that have worked again and again for all writers for hundreds of years. Story Structure Architect is your comprehensive reference to the classic recurring story structures used by every great author throughout the ages. You'll find master models for characters, plots, and complication motifs, along with guidelines for combining them to create unique short stories, novels, scripts, or plays. You'll also learn how to: • Build compelling stories that don't get bogged down in the middle • Select character journeys and create conflicts • Devise subplots and plan dramatic situations • Develop the supporting characters you need to make your story work Especially featured are the standard dramatic situations inspire by Georges Polti's well-known 19th century work, The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations. But author Victoria Schmidt puts a 21st-century spin on these timeless classics and offers fifty-five situations to inspire your creativity and allow you even more writing freedom. Story Structure Architect will give you the mold and then help you break it. This browsable and interactive book offers everything you need to craft a complete, original, and satisfying story sure to keep readers hooked!
