Story Structure for the Win: How to Write Faster, How to Write Better—Whether You’re a Plotter or a Pantser

by H.R. D'Costa

Do any of these sound familiar? When you sit down to write your novel or screenplay, you end up staring at a blank page, wondering, What happens next? You get upset with yourself because you’re not making the most of your writing time. Or, once you’ve managed to finish a draft, you’re unhappy with it. You’ve got pages filled with words—but those pages do not add up to a page-turner. You fear that you’ll lose readers halfway, and your novel will get dinged with a DNF (Did Not Finish). Or that your screenplay will get saddled with brutal coverage. Happily, it doesn’t have to be this way. Whether you’re a plotter or a pantser, whether you’re a novelist or a screenwriter, everything can change once you finally understand story structure. That’s because story structure can help you create a flexible outline with markers to write toward—markers interspersed throughout the beginning, middle, and end of your story. Which means you won’t get stuck.That’s not all. Good story structure also creates the up-and-down rhythm that audiences crave. It’s how you deliver what audiences want— when they want it. No more hitting a wall when you write. No more getting stuck, bailing on your draft, and leaving it to collect virtual dust on your computer. When you manage to finish a draft, you wouldn’t be facing a complete structural overhaul. *shudder* Instead, you’d be looking at more of a polish. When a competition deadline rolls around, you’d have something ready to go, instead of having to scramble to put something together at the last minute. When you send your novel or screenplay out into the world, you’d feel confident about it. You’d have readers eager to pay full price for your books and managers eager to sign you as a client because they know you don’t just promise a roller-coaster ride. You deliver one. With story structure, these dreams can become reality. This book will help you get there. Whether you write screenplays or other kinds of fiction, story structure will no longer be a stumbling block, holding you back. Instead, it’ll be your staunch ally, helping you to take control of your writing career and spend more time succeeding at what you love. Scroll up and buy a copy of Story Structure for the Win right now!

Genres: Writing

154 pages, Paperback

Published June 28, 2021

Reviews

[Jane Nash · Rating 5 out of 5]

super Helpful

This is a must for the story teller.Not only does it take you through structure bet attends to many nuances expected in good writing. Easy to follow and fun to read. Very much recommended

[Mj · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super helpful 💓