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The Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories [Paperback]

Martha Alderson
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Book Description

August 18, 2012 1440542740 978-1440542749 Workbook

Turn lackluster plots into irresistible stories!

When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. But creating a captivating storyline that mesmerizes your audience until the very end is easier said than done. With thousands of engaging books on the shelf, you'll need to set yours apart by developing unique scenarios that leave readers wondering what happens next.

In this writing workbook, celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson covers everything from constructing spirited action and compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. She also walks you through the development of a successful narrative with exercises that:

  • Help build suspense
  • Incorporate effective subplots
  • Tie up all the loose ends
  • Keep the reader turning pages
Filled with essential advice and writing exercises, /The Plot Whisperer Workbook will quickly become your go-to guide for crafting a tale worthy of the bestseller list!


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About the Author

Martha Alderson, founder of PlotWrMo and author of The Plot Whisperer, has worked with hundreds of writers in plot workshops, retreats, and plot consultations for more than fifteen years. Her clients include bestselling authors, New York editors, and Hollywood movie directors.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; Workbook edition (August 18, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1440542740
  • ISBN-13: 978-1440542749
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Write a great plot for your novel, memoir, screenplay. Martha Alderson, aka Plot Whisperer, writes books to help you do just that -- write great plots.

The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master demystifies plot with the help of novel, memoir and screenplay examples. The Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-by-Step Exercises to Help You Create Compelling Stories is your place to pre-plot, revision and give the final test to your novel, memoir, screenplay. The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts: Easy Exercises to Get You Writing prompts you to write everyday and what to write each day to write a story from beginning all the way to the end. The PW books are published by Adams Media (a division of F + W Media). Her Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple and plot ebooks are published through Illusion Press.

She is the founder of the award-winning blog The Plot Whisperer, Blockbuster Plots for Writers, International PlotWriMo and the vlog How Do I Plot a Novel, Memoir, Screenplay?

Follow 27 Steps to plot a story from the beginning to the end at How Do I Plot a Novel, Memoir, Screenplay? visit: http://www.youtube.com/user/marthaalderson

Martha combines what she knows about how people learn after more than twenty years of working with thousands of children with what she knows about plot and the structure of story after writing and teaching for twenty years. She takes readers and writers alike beyond the words and into the very heart of a story.

Her clients include best-selling authors, writing teachers and fiction editors, and Hollywood movie directors.

She can help you with plot.


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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Marilee
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
After poring over The Plot Whisperer, I was beyond excited to learn that a workbook was coming out. I pre-ordered it the same day and waited and waited for the release date. Imagine my excitement when it shipped early! That excitement increased when I started reading it.
I read through it once and then went back and started working through it. For the first time, I truly understand what I've been missing and, even better, I truly understand what to do!
Writers at all levels can benefit greatly from this book!
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my disorganized brain! August 3, 2012
Format:Paperback
I snagged the The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master from my local library and loved it! I am a very visual person, her diagrams and down to earth writing style helped me better visualize the story I had been desperately trying to compose. My pile of post-its became a navigable map guiding my writing toward a powerful and meaningful tale. I found holes in my plans, ideas for improvement, and she empowered me to make those changes with gentle, actionable tasks.

I ordered the workbook as soon as I discovered it was available. The workbook is a strong supplement to the book. I feel like the book is more the 'whats' and the workbook is more 'hows'. The ideal option is to have both books together, but I don't think you must have both to benefit from her guidance.

Many writing books have crossed my desk. This is the strongest plotting book I have read so far. =D
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Companion August 11, 2012
Format:Paperback
Martha Alderson has created a perfect companion for her earlier Plot Whisperer:Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master. She has also provided a perfect personal companion to accompany writers on a carefully supported journey to success. The dedication tells us the author has a love of the craft instilled by her father at an early age. The readers know she brings his gift full circle by giving them what they need to believe in themselves.She sets up her organization immediatley and clearly states how the ideas will be presented. The reader is encouraged to make the book very personal by working through the exercises that will give their own work foundation and direction. As with the earlier book, she is generous in her use of fine literature of all types to show how an author creates plot and employs sound technique. This makes it easy to think about and fill in templates and other visual aids creating the structure of ones own novel.
This book along with the first would certainly be valuable tools for the solitary writer or for the writer participating in a writing group. Martha Alderson is definitely an author who writes to support the personal satisfaction and success of others.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Who is this character I have created?
I have a novel in progress. But I also have other things going on so keeping track of characters has been daunting. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Debra Waller
5.0 out of 5 stars If You're Serious Use This Book
I'm a writer. So this book is a tool for me. I'd rate it a handy tool. Plotting can be tricky and there are lots of ideas to follow. Read more
Published 23 days ago by E. Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars reading it slowly
it arrived on time and in great condition. I've only skimmed it at this point. It's a good workbook for people teaching themselves element of plot.
Published 29 days ago by rmscalia
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for creative purposes
I love this workbook. I use it every afternoon before I continue to work on my work in progress. Doing the exercises has helped structure the way my novel is unfolding and it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cecly Ann Mitchell
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
This book is very informative and easy to follow perfect for the first time or experienced author who wants to hone their skills.
Published 6 months ago by jim pickens
5.0 out of 5 stars A workbook from one of the best
Martha Alderson's The Plot Whisperer helped me answer many questions in my writing and I can't wait to use her workbook to help guide my next novel writing adventure. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DemetraBrodsky
5.0 out of 5 stars Plot, Plot, Who's Got the Plot?
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Reviewed by C. J. Singh (Berkeley, California)
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Plot, Plot, Who's Got the Plot? After you've done the
exercises in this workbook, you do. Read more
Published 7 months ago by C. J. Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars Best plotting tool on the market
It would be insane for a farmer to try to plow his fields with a shovel. It would be exhausting work with little results. Farmers need tractors to plows fields. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Eric from Chicago
5.0 out of 5 stars super aide to plotting your story
This book is really wonderful to go along with Martha Alderson's book the Plot Whisperer. She provides clear and concise methods that would appeal to a writer with any kind of... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sandra Leesmith
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect mate
This is a great companion workbook for Plot Whisperer. Martha has the mechanics down pat allowing the writer to create the magic. Phyllis Taylor
Published 8 months ago by phyllis taylor
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