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Blockbuster Plots Pure & Simple: Take the Panic Out of Plot
By effectively demonstrating the relationship between plot and scene and explaining the art of story design, Blockbuster Plots offers writers proven techniques for creating more focused and balanced plotlines.
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First published January 1, 2005
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Martha Alderson
19 books281 followersMartha writes at an enchanted beach somewhere off the coast of California. She draws inspiration in the beauty that surrounds her.
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February 1, 2012
I've read two of Ms. Alderson's books so far; this one and Plot Whisperer. I wish I had read this one first.
It has a much more indepth discussion of her two plotting/writing tools and from this book I took away a better understanding of how the plot planning form worked; of what was to go on the chart, either above or below.
An outliner by nature, I'm always on the look out for ways to make this painful process for me less painful and Blockbuster Plots gave that to me. I appreciate her approach in using familiar examples to illustrate what she's discussing and even if I don't know the source, she's very detailed in what she was using, how it fit in context to the discussion and how it worked with her techniques.
One of the things I came away from with this book is that it equally applies to preplanning a plot and to the post-draft form to assist in seeing the weak parts of a novel and how to give them more lift and oompfh.
Coming away with a better understanding of her process for plotting, I believe I can go back to Plot Whisperer for a better understanding of the discussion there, and certainly appreciate it more for more coherent application.
It has a much more indepth discussion of her two plotting/writing tools and from this book I took away a better understanding of how the plot planning form worked; of what was to go on the chart, either above or below.
An outliner by nature, I'm always on the look out for ways to make this painful process for me less painful and Blockbuster Plots gave that to me. I appreciate her approach in using familiar examples to illustrate what she's discussing and even if I don't know the source, she's very detailed in what she was using, how it fit in context to the discussion and how it worked with her techniques.
One of the things I came away from with this book is that it equally applies to preplanning a plot and to the post-draft form to assist in seeing the weak parts of a novel and how to give them more lift and oompfh.
Coming away with a better understanding of her process for plotting, I believe I can go back to Plot Whisperer for a better understanding of the discussion there, and certainly appreciate it more for more coherent application.
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March 25, 2009Helpful during revision process
January 31, 2011
Wonderful! I refer back to this book frequently!
July 19, 2015
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I plan on using this when I finish my first draft of my memoir. Helpful tips in a concise, easy to read book. Opened my eyes. Can't wait to test it out.
I plan on using this when I finish my first draft of my memoir. Helpful tips in a concise, easy to read book. Opened my eyes. Can't wait to test it out.
March 3, 2016
Fantastic! Clearly written with many examples to help demonstrate the book's principles. I've read many books on writing, and this is one of the best.
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