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The Short Fuse Guide to Plotting Your Novel (Short Fuse Guides Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Connor Goldsmith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Literary agent Connor Goldsmith walks you through plotting a commercial novel that will grip readers from the very start and not let go until the book (or series) ends. Filled with examples from current bestsellers and beloved classics, this guide shows you:

* How to hook your reader from the first page

* The three-act structure and how to expand on it to fit the needs of the audience

* Plot points and how they work

* How and where to apply twists

* Plot devices that keep the reader wanting more

* Traits and relationships that make for strong, memorable characters

* Common pitfalls to avoid

* And more

Short Fuse Guides offer insider tips and tricks for writers, written by agents and covering different areas of the ever-changing publishing industry.
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  1. Print length
    44 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    October 30, 2014
  5. File size
    1022 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00P277X6A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Short Fuse Publishing (October 30, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1022 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Faith (Stilllookingood58)
5.0 out of 5 stars Gets straight to the point
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2016
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I have read many writing aids from James Scott Bell to Lisa Cohn and this is the first book that broke it down in simple, concise steps in exactly what you'll need to engage readers. Short and sweet. Loved it.
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Maureen O'Leary Wanket
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable to new writers
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
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This is indispensable to new writers, and a solid reminder for veterans. I use it as a reference, and appreciate the thoroughness of Goldsmith's approach. It's one of the most useful how-to writing manuals out there. Highly recommend.
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Maria Philips
4.0 out of 5 stars This was a quick, succinct read and I gobbled ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2016
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This was a quick, succinct read and I gobbled it up in one sitting. The suggestions on plot you may or may not have heard before, but it's extremely valuable to hear an agent's take. After all, they look at manuscripts all day long...and if that doesn't duplicate an avid readers experience, I don't know what does. The reason I did not give this a full 5 stars is because it's short (fair enough, it was only 99 cents), but I can't help but thinking the agent/author and the agency has a lot more to share on the topic...and I'd pay to hear it.
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