Write Your Novel From The Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between (Bell on Writing)
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“This book revolutionized my writing! I use it for every novel I write. Highly recommended!” — Colleen Coble, USA Today Bestselling Author
The reviews are in! See what thousands of writers have discovered in this ground-breaking approach to writing a novel:
“I love, love, love this book. It’s to the point and explains things in a way that anyone can understand.” – K. A.
“The best book for organizing your thoughts and getting from A to Z without freaking out.” – S. K.
“This book, more than any other, brought to me the insight of what happens in the middle of a story.” – L. W.
A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing fiction that sells!
What’s the best way to write a “next level” novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called “pantsers,” because they write by the “seat of the pants.”
Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the “plotters.”
The two sides never seem to agree with each other on the best approach.
But what if it’s not the beginning or the end that is the key to a successful book? What if, amazing as it may seem, the place to begin writing your novel is in the very middle of the story?
According to #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell, that’s exactly where you’ll find your story’s heart and heat. Bell’s “Mirror Moment” is the secret, and its power is available to any writer, at any stage of the writing process.
Bringing together years of craft study and personal discovery, Bell presents a truly unique approach to writing a novel, one that will stand the test of time and serve you all your writing life.
“I need three things before I tackle a new novel: Diet Coke, a laptop, and my dog-eared copies of James Scott Bell’s books on writing craft!” – Kami Garcia, #1 NYT Times & International Bestselling author
From the Publisher
ASIN : B00IMIXI6U
Publisher : Compendium Press
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : February 23, 2014
Language : English
File size : 557 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 90 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Part of series : Bell on Writing
Best Sellers Rank: #82,458 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #13 in Screenwriting (Kindle Store) #16 in Two-Hour Education & Reference Short Reads #28 in Screenwriting (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find this writing guide concise and accessible, providing useful examples and clear guidance on structuring stories. The book is less than 100 pages long and can be read in one sitting, making it a quick and worthwhile read. They appreciate its focus on character development, with one customer noting how it starts with a bang rather than character drudgery.
