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Book Synopsis: Don't limit your fiction - LIBERATE IT
All too often, following the "rules" of writing can constrict rather than inspire you. With Story Trumps Structure, you can shed those rules - about three-act structure, rising action, outlining, and more - to craft your most powerful, emotional, and gripping stories.
Award-winning novelist Steven James explains how to trust the narrative process to make your story believable, compelling, and engaging, and debunks the common myths that hold writers back from creating their best work.
- Ditch your outline and learn to write organically.
- Set up promises for readers - and deliver on them.
- Discover how to craft a satisfying climax.
- Master the subtleties of characterization.
- Add mind-blowing twists to your fiction.
When you focus on what lies at the heart of story - tension, desire, crisis, escalation, struggle, discovery - rather than plot templates and formulas, you'll begin to break out of the box and write fiction that resonates with your readers. Story Trumps Structure will transform the way you think about stories and the way you write them, forever.
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Are you tired of following the same old writing rules that leave your fiction feeling dull and uninspired? Say goodbye to the constraints of traditional writing and unleash your creativity with Story Trumps Structure: How to Write Unforgettable Fiction by Breaking the Rules. This groundbreaking book by award-winning novelist Steven James shows you how to craft powerful and engaging stories that captivate readers from start to finish.
In Story Trumps Structure, James breaks down the barriers of three-act structure, rising action, and outlining that often stifle writers. He urges you to trust the organic narrative process, allowing your story to flow naturally and take unexpected turns. This book liberates your imagination, empowering you to create fiction that is truly your own.
James reveals the secrets to crafting a satisfying climax that leaves readers on the edge of their seat. By focusing on the heart of the story, including tension, desire, crisis, and discovery, you'll be able to create gripping fiction that resonates with your audience.
Story Trumps Structure also provides invaluable insights into characterization, helping you master the art of creating believable and relatable characters. With mind-blowing twists, your fiction will keep readers guessing and eagerly turning the pages until the very end.
Don't let outdated plot templates and formulaic approaches hold you back from writing your best work. Break free from the box and embrace the narrative freedom that Story Trumps Structure offers. Are you ready to transform the way you think about stories and the way you write them? Click below to order your copy today!
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