Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey

Red Sneaker Writers Book, Volume 3

De: William Bernhardt

Narrado por: William Bernhardt

Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey - the plot - fails.

In this audiobook, best-selling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence. Bernhardt discusses how to enrich your story by layering three levels of conflict and, in the final chapter, analyzes the primary plot structures that have delighted readers since the first story was told. The audiobook also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing.

William Bernhardt is the best-selling author of more than 30 books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid novels. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given “in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.”

The Red Sneaker Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers achieve their literary goals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this audiobook is for you.

©2013 William Bernhardt Writing Programs (P)2014 Babylon Books

Excellent

The most helpful book ever for newbies to craft. .This has also helped me with writers block by refocusing my view..

Great information

Lots of great information. Easy to understand. Short and sweet. Best read by the author.

Mind blowing information

Love it in all aspects...... Thanks William keep it up. Keep buying his books u will never be regretful

practical, sincere and encouraging

I enjoyed and benefitted from this. I'm looking forward to other books in the same series.

good for authors

What made the experience of listening to Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey the most enjoyable?

He helps with many plots, not just the hero plot.

What does William Bernhardt bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He is very clear and offers a lot of great information.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

He makes you laugh at times.

Any additional comments?

Buy the series.

Must have for any writer!!!

I'm so glad I bought this audiobook from William. If you want to learn how to really prefect the plot in your book, add this to your collection! I have a better appreciation for the plot when writing now thanks to William!

Great listen

Love the stories and advice. Very useful. Would highly recommend. Now onto the dialogue book.

Just What I Needed

If you could sum up Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey in three words, what would they be?

A well deliver, concise, and entertaining effort. Just what I needed. Thanks William!

What did you like best about this story?

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Which character – as performed by William Bernhardt – was your favorite?

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What insight do you think you’ll apply from Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey?

Plot is Character, Character is Plot

Excellent successful nct, clear and inspiring

Excellent successful nct, clear and inspiring. Reader had nice tone great match for subject. Will look for more by this author

A little vague

Any additional comments?

Pretty good, but I found this to be more of an introductory course, kind of a 101 series rather than an in depth review and insight. Good for beginners.