The Plot Thickens - Hardcover

Lukeman, Noah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0709072910 ISBN 13: 9780709072911

Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

The art of plot development has become synonymous with having a 'great idea'. A great idea, however, is merely an abstraction without the other elements of writing: characterization, journey, suspense, conflict and context. Analysing the elements of classic storytelling, The Plot Thickens enables beginning and advanced writers alike to consider how these elements can combine - in many heretofore unimagined ways - to produce the kind of plot that will make their work transcendent. A veritable fiction-writing workshop, writers will find it impossible to walk away from this invaluable guide without boundless new ideas.

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"A written version of the mentor you always wished you could have."

"The type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined."

"A highly useful book that is written in an accessible style and filled with valuable examples."

"Lukeman understands... what makes for excellent, not just bestselling, fiction. Treat yourself to his superbly written reference guide."

" One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman' s ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer' s shelf to be read again and again." ---"Authorlink"
" Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List"
" Lukeman' s advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer' s reference shelf." ---"Publishers Weekly"
" A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse." ---"Prairieden.com"
“One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman’s ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer’s shelf to be read again and again.” ---"Authorlink"
“Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves.” ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List"
“Lukeman’s advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer’s reference shelf.” ---"Publishers Weekly"
“A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the li

"One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again." ---"Authorlink"
"Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List"
"Lukeman's advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer's reference shelf." ---"Publishers Weekly"
"A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse." ---"Prairieden.com"

One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again. "Authorlink"

Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves. "Michael Korda, author of Making the List"

Lukeman's advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer's reference shelf. "Publishers Weekly"

A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse. "Prairieden.com""

One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again. Authorlink

Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves. Michael Korda, author of Making the List

Lukeman's advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer's reference shelf. Publishers Weekly

A godsend...The Plot Thickens is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse. Prairieden.com

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"One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again." --Authorlink

"Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." --Michael Korda, author of Making the List

"Lukeman's advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer's reference shelf." --Publishers Weekly

"A godsend...The Plot Thickens is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse." --Prairieden.com

About the Author

Noah Lukeman is a New York literary agent whose clients include Pulitzer Prize nominees, New York Times bestselling authors, Pushcart Prize recipients and American Book Award winners. Before becoming an agent, he worked on the editorial side of several major publishing companies. He has been a guest speaker on the subjects of writing and publishing at forums conducted by numerous organizations. He is the author of The First Five Pages, also published by Hale.

About this edition

• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0709072910
• ISBN 13: 9780709072911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192