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2016-01-01
Title
The Fantasy Fiction Formula
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ISBN
9780719097065
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Publication Name
Fantasy Fiction Formula
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Item Length
5.4 in
Subject
Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.1 in
Author
Deborah Chester
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Width
8.5 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Manchester University Press
ISBN-10
0719097061
ISBN-13
9780719097065
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Number of Pages
336 Pages
Publication Name
Fantasy Fiction Formula
Language
English
Subject
Composition & Creative Writing
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Language Arts & Disciplines
Author
Deborah Chester
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
14.1 Oz
Item Length
5.4 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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Dewey Edition
23
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'Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about.'Jim Butcher, Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about. Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files, Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about.Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files
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Dewey Decimal
808.38766
Table Of Content
Foreword by Jim Butcher Author preface 1. Formulating a story plan 2. Character design 3. Viewpoint 4. Dialogue 5. Scene structure 6. Scene conflict 7. Conflict maneuver 8. Ending scenes 9. Sequels 10. Dilemma and decision 11. Entering the dark dismal middle 12. Surviving the dark dismal middle 13. More dark dismal middle 14. Unmasking true nature 15. Pacing 16. Ending the story 17. Story climax 18. Writing the resolution 19. Revision methods 20. The road to publication 21. Final suggestions Index
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A guide to the nuts and bolts of fantasy writing that illustrates techniques with examples drawn from published fantasy fiction and offers plentiful drills and exercises to help students hone their writing skills There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels. Examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy illustrate her nuts-and-bolts approach to elemental story design. With a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher, who studied writing in Chester's classes at the University of Oklahoma, The fantasy fiction formula delivers a practical, proven approach to writing fantasy like a pro. -- ., A guide to the nuts and bolts of fantasy writing that illustrates techniques with examples drawn from published fantasy fiction and offers plentiful drills and exercises to help students hone their writing skills., There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels. Examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy illustrate her nuts-and-bolts approach to elemental story design. With a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher, who studied writing in Chester's classes at the University of Oklahoma, The fantasy fiction formula delivers a practical, proven approach to writing fantasy like a pro., There's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing new magic. How exactly is a plot put together? How do you know if your idea will support an entire novel? How do you grab reader attention and keep it? How do you create dynamic, multi-dimensional characters? What is viewpoint and do you handle it differently in urban fantasy than in traditional epics? What should you do if you're lost in the middle? How do you make your plot end up where you intend it to go? From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the handling of emotions, let award-winning fantasy author Deborah Chester guide you through the process of putting a book together. Convinced there's no need to shroud the writing process under a veil of mystery, Chester supplies tips that are both practical and proven. They are exactly what she uses in writing her own novels and what she teaches in her writing courses at the University of Oklahoma. Along with explaining story construction step-by-step, Chester illustrates each technique with examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy. The technique chapters include exercises to assist novices in mastering the craft of writing fantasy as well as suggestions for avoiding or solving plot problems. More experienced writers will find tips for taking their work to the next level. With an introduction by author Jim Butcher, The fantasy fiction formula provides the information you need to gain skill and proficiency in writing fantasy like a pro.
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