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Science Fiction & Fantasy - Writing Love: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors II: Story Structure for Pantsers and Plotters (Screenwriting Tricks For Authors (and Screenwriters!) Book 2)

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Book Synopsis: A revised and expanded second volume of award-winning author and screenwriter Alexandra Sokoloff's Screenwriting Tricks For Authors workbook, with a special emphasis on writing love stories.Contains all the general story structure lessons of STFA I and much more, but with special attention to key story elements, techniques, and examples from romantic comedy, romantic suspense, and romantic adventure, including ten full story breakdowns.

Screenwriting is a compressed and dynamic storytelling form that carries enormous emotional power, and the techniques of screenwriting are easily adaptable to novel writing. You can jump-start your plot and bring your characters and scenes vibrantly alive on the page - by watching your favorite movies and learning from the storytelling tricks of great filmmakers.

You'll learn how to use techniques of film writing such as:

  • the High Concept Premise
  • the Three-Act, Eight-Sequence Structure
  • the Storyboard Grid
  • the Index Card Method of Plotting
  • as well as tricks of film pacing and suspense, character arc and drive, visual storytelling, setpieces, and image systems - to structure and color your novel for maximum emotional impact, suspense, and pacing, no matter what genre you're writing in.

"Sokoloff's advice is spot-on, and her teaching style is direct and effective. A must-have book for authors and screenwriters." - JA Konrath, A Newbie's Guide To Publishing

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Are you struggling to give your novel that captivating, page-turning quality? Look no further! Introducing "Writing Love: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors II: Story Structure for Pantsers and Plotters." This second volume of Alexandra Sokoloff's award-winning workbook is a game-changer for writers. With a special emphasis on love stories, this revised and expanded edition contains all the essential story structure lessons you need to create compelling and emotionally impactful novels.

One of the best things about this book is its adaptability. Sokoloff demonstrates how the techniques of screenwriting can be seamlessly integrated into novel writing. By mastering the techniques used by great filmmakers, you can take your plot, characters, and scenes to a whole new level. So why not learn from the experts? By watching your favorite movies and studying the storytelling tricks, you'll be able to bring your own novel to life with vibrant storytelling that will captivate your readers.

Inside, you'll find a wealth of valuable information. From the high concept premise to the three-act, eight-sequence structure, the storyboard grid to the index card method of plotting, this book covers it all. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also learn the tricks of film pacing and suspense, character arc and drive, visual storytelling, set pieces, and image systems. These techniques will unlock the power of emotion, suspense, and pacing in your novel, regardless of the genre you are writing in.

Don't just take our word for it. Bestselling author JA Konrath says, "Sokoloff's advice is spot-on, and her teaching style is direct and effective. A must-have book for authors and screenwriters." Now, isn't that a recommendation you can trust?

Ready to take your writing to the next level? Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your novel into a page-turning masterpiece. Join the Story Structure Extras mailing list for free bonus material and get your hands on "Writing Love: Screenwriting Tricks for Authors II: Story Structure for Pantsers and Plotters" today! Click here to read more.

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