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20 Master Plots: And How to Build Them (Paperback)

by Ronald B Tobias (Author) "The shelves of libraries are stacked with the stories of centuries, but out in the street, the air swarms with newly made fiction ..." (more)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Walking Stick Press (27 Mar 2003)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1582972397
ISBN-13: 978-1582972398
Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview with useful info, 9 Dec 2001

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A cut above the usual stuff that fills most of the "how to write" genre over and over again. A useful look at the major categories of plot and what readers expect from each. This is NOT a write-by-numbers book. It could be especially useful for anyone who wants to experiment with writing different, and perhaps unfamiliar, types of stories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, 19 May 2006

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This is one of the better "how to write" books that I've brought over the past few months or so, and i found myself rather pleasantly surprised by it. The tone was light, comfortable to read and each chapter is very in-depth. Rather surpring to me was the initial starting chapters-which I expected to be boring page filler/introductory text. But, they actually turned out to be some of the most helpful and informative tips on the subject of plots that I've read.

What I particularly found good about this book was that it raises points that made me think about my own story and its plot, and I found myself mentally applying the principles discussed in this book's pages to my own work.

The author uses clear and friendly writing to get accross a point, drawing from examples in both fiction and film. The author does not assume that you've seen most of what they discuss, so whenever a title is discussed, the author gives enough information to those that might not be familiar to the work being discussed. I didn't feel like I had to go and do several hours of reading homework before I could access this book and know what the hell the author was talking about.

I'll be referring to this book again as I write my own story. There are no winning solutions, but lots of sensible advice, much of which is pretty logical---but to a beginner like myself, it was invaluable and highly useful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic LEGO brick builder for a first time writer., 11 Jan 2001

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I have read this book a couple of times. It is easy to follow and logically laid out. The author brings a wealth of practical experience to this work. This is a great book for a starter, it helps build a proper foundation for formula story writing. Thank - you Ronald.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally some one who talks sense.
I've just finished reading it and I really like his writing style; clear, to the point, and humourous. Read more

Published on 5 April 2005 by Caroline

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Basic Info
This is a wonderful book. Not too complex, and handy as all get-out. Readers have certain expectations, and this helps you make sure you've covered all your bases. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Look elsewhere for help with plotting
This author's style is arrogant and condescending toward certain genres. Overall, I found the book to be a rather boring read, and it hasn't helped me much in my efforts to... Read more

Published on 26 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A great help for a beginner writer
As a begginer writer, I love this book. Very easy to read and urderstand. Besides the explanation of the 20 plots, the first chapters about plot and structure in general are... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great handbook for Plot making/revising
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