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10 best books like Conflict and Suspense (James Scott Bell): The Elements of Style, Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print, Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting, How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling, The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller, Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success, Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints, How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling, Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View, Description & Setting

The Elements of Style
AuthorWilliam Strunk Jr.
ISBN0205313426
This book is good for the following things:

1. Propping up a short table leg

2. Lining a bird cage

3. Building a fire

4. Using as a coaster for cold drinks



I devoted some of my grammar thesis to criticizing this book, and it was time well spent.


Geoff...
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
AuthorRenni Browne
ISBN0060545690
"A superb tutorial for anyone wanting to learn from pros how to polish fiction writing with panache."-- Library Journal

Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn...
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting
AuthorRobert McKee
ISBN0060391685
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of...
How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling
AuthorJames N. Frey
ISBN0312010443
Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't be taught, but Frey does provide scores of helpful suggestions and sensible rules and principles.

An...
The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller
AuthorJohn Truby
ISBN0865479518
John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all...
Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success
AuthorK.M. Weiland
ISBN0978924622
Writers often look upon outlines with fear and trembling. But when properly understood and correctly wielded, the outline is one of the most powerful weapons in a writer’s arsenal. Outlining Your Novel: Map Your Way to Success will:

Help you choose the right type of outline for you
Guide...
Characters, Emotion & Viewpoint: Techniques and Exercises for Crafting Dynamic Characters and Effective Viewpoints
AuthorNancy Kress
ISBN1582973164
Create Complex Characters

How do you create a main character readers won't forget? How do you write a book in multiple-third-person point of view without confusing your readers (or yourself)? How do you plant essential information about a character's past into a story?

Write Great...
How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II: Advanced Techniques for Dramatic Storytelling
AuthorJames N. Frey
ISBN0312104782
"Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong narrative lines, fascinating characters, steadily building conflicts, and satisfying...
Rivet Your Readers with Deep Point of View
AuthorJill Elizabeth Nelson
Dear Novelist: Would you like your readers to live your stories, not merely read them? Deep Point of View anchors your readers inside the point of view character(s) of your novel. This handbook shows you how to perform the transformation from ordinary narrative to deep narrative in clear, easy-to-master...
Description & Setting
AuthorRon Rozelle
Build a Believable World

How essential is setting to a story? How much description is too much? In what ways do details and setting tie into plot and character development? How can you use setting and description to add depth to your story?

You can find all the answers you need in Write...
Plot Versus Character: A Balanced Approach to Writing Great Fiction
AuthorJeff Gerke
ISBN1582979928
What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both.
Enter Plot Versus...
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)
AuthorLisa Cron
ISBN1607748908
Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story.

Story Genius is a foolproof program that saves writers from penning hundreds of pages...
The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
AuthorAngela Ackerman
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus, often hailed as “the gold standard for writers” and credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, has now been expanded to include 55 new entries!One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling...
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
AuthorJessica Brody
SAVE THE CAT!® by Blake Snyder is a popular screenwriting book series and storytelling methodology used by screenwriters, directors, and studio execs across Hollywood. Now, for the first time ever, bestselling author and writing teacher, Jessica Brody, takes the beloved Save the Cat! plotting...
Structuring Your Novel: Essential Keys for Writing an Outstanding Story
AuthorK.M. Weiland
ISBN0985780401
Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?

Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In this new guide from the author of the bestselling Outlining Your Novel, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character...
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