Mastering Plot Twists

Mastering Plot Twists How to Use Suspense, Targeted Storytelling Strategies, and Structure to Captivate Your Readers

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Publisher's Synopsis

Structure Your Plot to Surprise and Satisfy Readers!

Plot twists are a unique element of the craft of writing used by writers of all genres--from memoirs to thrillers, screenplays to stageplays--to create unexpected twists and turns. A surprising plot twist can hook an audience and keep readers turning pages, right down to the final scene.

Mastering Plots Twists is your essential guide to crafting a quick pace with more focused narrative and action, all by using the artful, unexpected plot twist. The result is more nuanced, multifaceted books that sell and develop a devoted readership.
Using similar structure and techniques as the Agatha Award-winning Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot, award-winning author Jane K. Cleland will teach you to integrate thrilling moments in every genre. Inside, Cleland will show you how to:
  • Use plotting, structure, pacing, and subplots with the intention of developing plausible, yet surprising, twists.
  • Integrate plot twists into any story-not just mysteries and thrillers.
  • Study novels of any genre, to recognize the specific techniques writers use to surprise their readers.
  • Improve your writing craft with scores of cases studies, checklists, decision-making models, and exercises.
Packed with pages of usable, hands-on material, Mastering Plot Twists is the key to engaging your readers throughout your narrative.

Book information

ISBN: 9781440352331
Publisher: F+W Media Inc
Imprint: Writer's Digest Books
Pub date:
Edition: First edition
DEWEY: 808.3
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 233
Weight: 221g
Height: 213mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 18mm