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Sandy Marsh

Struggling as an Author?

Do you have an amazing story in mind, but you can’t get it down on paper? You’ve got the idea and the characters but soon run out of steam? Perhaps you are a beginner and need help putting it all together. Whatever your reason, this book helps to unlock the secrets of novel writing in simple-to-follow ways that will bring significant results fast.

Tips to Write Engrossing Page-Turners

”How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step” provides a breakdown of essential aspects of writing Romance, Fantasy and Mystery novels and unveils crucial tips and tricks that will help flesh-out the characters in your book. 

Contents Summary

Each section is summarized with a series of short questions to help inspire deeper reflection. These are:

THE OUTLINE – how to refine major schemes & subplots that make sense to the reader & also your protagonist.

THE SETTING – the art of crafting a sense of place & how to work with multiple locations & time-periods.

POINT OF VIEW – helping you to form the best character perspectives for your story.

CHARACTERS – the best way to choose your central character to drive the story forward & one in whom your audience will discover a gripping read.

CONFLICT – how & when to use struggle to keep the reader engaged.

ADDITIONAL TIPS – A final section that motivates the author to think differently to engage emotion & lose the reader in the heart of the story. Marsh helps an author to think outside of the box when faced with over-used clichés, and to deal with the pressures of deadlines and expectations.

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How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step | Essential Romance Novel, Mystery Novel and Fantasy Novel Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Is Your Novel Losing the Plot?

Sometimes we can be too close to a story to see clearly. If you find that you begin to change the plot midway, or struggle to think of one at all, this book deals specifically with keeping you on track to create compelling plot outlines your readers will love.

Breaks the Cage Mindset

Outlining is an invaluable tool for a writer. It helps the author to not feel confined by working to a plot summary and instead, demonstrates how, by following best practices, such a framework can liberate the writer to new levels of creativity.

Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Arranged simply and effectively, this guide is divided into four concise and easy-to-read sections that will bring about fast results. These are:

The Basics of Making an Outline – considers the flow of ideas, how to present characters effectively against a developing storyline, and the way to refine major schemes & subplots that drive the story forward.

Fiction Outline – practical methods that inspire ideas in different ways, to help the sequencing of events unfold in a story & keep sight of the key points.

Non-Fiction Outline – four methods to arrange facts & research in a way that will not leave any gaps in the reader’s understanding.

Best Practices – tips to get to know your characters and story more deeply so that your reader will be fully-absorbed in the novel. Marsh describes ways of bringing in flexibility and simplicity to your outline.

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Outlining: Step-by-Step | Essential Chapter Outline, Fiction and Nonfiction Outlining Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Shape Your Story Like a Pro

If you have a phenomenal story to tell but find you can’t quite make it flow or form in a natural, yet moving way, Story Structure will transform your approach to writing and make your novel a compelling and addictive read.

Crammed full of tricks and tips to help both beginner and advanced authors complete their books in an enticing way.

Get Your Acts Together!

Each chapter is dedicated to one aspect of story structures, and begins with a 9-Step Process to dividing up your tale; which includes:

STEP ONE: The First Act – Introducing characters & what is at stake

STEP TWO: The First Major Plot Point – How to leave readers wanting more

STEP FIVE: Second Half of the Second Act – The need to support the protagonist

STEP SEVEN: Third Act – Protagonist is forced to face the enemy before being readyMarsh uses examples to drive home how developing a strong story structure is important to help maintain focus, enrich plot ideas and provide a bird’s-eye view of whether your novel is working.

Tips from Experienced Authors

The final chapter gives a look behind-the-scenes at the thinking of real authors and their recommendations regarding whether to adopt traditional structures for your genre or research new ones, how and when to modify a structure template, and the ways to hide structure in your writing. Story Structure is an indispensable guide for serious authors wanting write professionally.

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Story Structure: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Building, Story Development and Suspense Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Your ‘Why’ for Writing, Will Also Be Their ‘Why’ for Reading

Are you struggling to take your story to the next level? Would you like to know the best ways to create intrigue and have your readers rave about your book? Plotting is a step-by-step guide that takes you through the process of developing compelling plots from beginning to end.

With tips and tricks taken straight from professional writers, the novelist will learn how to use plotlines for maximum effect, while retaining creative freedom.

Making Conflict Real

Plotting helps the author weave suspense through improved conflict-writing, centered around a developing plot. Characters are challenged, affected and emerge changed in ways that infuse emotions in your readers, so that they cannot help but be personally invested in the welfare of your protagonist.

8 Steps to Conflict Resolution

This book acts as a go-to framework for all levels of writers and introduces an 8-Step Process to adding substance to your story through plotting; these include:

 • Get Inspired
 • Getting Direction
 • Turn Your Ideas into a Story
 • Create Your Story Arc
 • Start with the End

From understanding the basic principles of a plotline, to placing your characters into situations that will help you get inside their head more, Marsh demonstrates the ways to make a plot event a more profound experience for the reader, to activate emotions and keep them engaged until the end of the book.

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Plotting: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Plotting, Conflict Writing and Plotline Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Need to Breathe Life into Your Characters?

You may have a great story but if your characters are flat and uninteresting your readers will find your story dull. If your lead protagonist isn’t generating empathy, then no one cares what happens to them. Character Development covers every aspect of character building; from developing charismatic and believable people, to making sure they work holistically to drive the narrative forward in realistic ways.

Know Your Anti-Hero from Your Antagonist

In order to create compelling characters your readers will love, Marsh introduces the reader to 12-character types and explains how and when they are introduced to a story. She demonstrates the importance of instilling flaws to create a balance of human qualities that evolve throughout the novel in captivating ways.

Make Unforgettable Characters

Character Development is a much-needed step-by-step guide to help authors create remarkable protagonists and to decide which characters are necessary to the plot. Marsh delivers a groundbreaking 176 questions to consider while creating characters. An author need never struggle again to generate memorable heroes and villains!

Inspires New Connections

There will be many thought-provoking subjects for both beginner and experienced authors that will motivate a much deeper conception of characters, some of which include:

 • How Characters are Presented & Revealed
 • Creating Expression
 • Let You Characters Suffer
 • Bringing Characters to Life
 • Use Contradictions
 • Listen to Them
 • Give Your Characters Plenty of Opportunity to Show Up

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Character Development: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Character Creation, Character Expression and Character Building Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Publishing Screenplays

Whether you’ve got a completed script, or need help off the starting-blocks, getting a Screenplay formatted correctly to catch the eye of producers is no easy task. A little, professional advice goes a long way, and How to Write a Screenplay delivers large, for those with big screen aspirations!

Top Writing Tricks You Didn’t Know - for TV & Film

When writing for the movies, TV, video or computer games, there are essential elements you must get right to show professional competence, and avoid looking like an amateur. Marsh not only provides the answers but presents them in an easy to understand way that can be read in under a day to bring game-changing results fast.

By explaining the best formatting requirements for each genre, Marsh unveils the blueprints that experts use for Feature film and Television dramas & sitcoms. She examines the best ways to edit-on-a-budget and the 6 Tips for Success that can turn your script into must-have property.

Subjects Covered Include:

 • Physical Formatting
 • Screenplay Formats
 • Action Elements
 • Writing Dialogue
 • Parenthetical Information
 • Transition Elements
 • Types of Drama & How to Format for Them
 • Number of Pages Expected for Each Act
 • Narrative Structure
 • Example formatting for Multicamera Sitcoms
 • Top 5 Tips for Writing Stronger Characters
 • Creating a Rough Draft
 • Editing a Screenplay
 • Expert Tips for Success

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How to Write a Screenplay: Step-by-Step | Essential Screenplay Format, Scriptwriter and Modern Screenplay Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

6 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write a Novel, How to Write a Screenplay, Outlining, Story Structure, Plotting and Character Development!

Book 1)

How to Write a Novel: Step-by-Step | Essential Romance Novel, Mystery Novel and Fantasy Novel Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Book 2)

How to Write a Screenplay: Step-by-Step | Essential Screenplay Format, Scriptwriter and Modern Screenplay Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Book 3)

Outlining: Step-by-Step | Essential Chapter Outline, Fiction and Nonfiction Outlining Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Book 4)

Story Structure: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Building, Story Development and Suspense Writing Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Book 5)

Plotting: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Plotting, Conflict Writing and Plotline Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

Book 6)

Character Development: Step-by-Step | Essential Story Character Creation, Character Expression and Character Building Tricks Any Writer Can Learn

You have made an excellent decision by choosing to learn more about writing. So, don't delay it any longer and take this opportunity today.

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Writing: Step-by-Step | 6 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Write a Novel, How to Write a Screenplay, Outlining, Story Structure, Plotting and Character Development

Writing - The book series

Writing - The book series

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