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Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey

Red Sneaker Writers Book, Volume 3

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Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey

By: William Bernhardt
Narrated by: William Bernhardt
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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.

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

Mind blowing information

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

practical, sincere and encouraging

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

Excellent

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

Great information

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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.

good for authors

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