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ASIN: 0898795516
ID #111455
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: ~HarvestSilverMoon~ Author Icon
Review Rated: E
Amazon's Price: $ 18.17
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Summary of this Book...
This book shows you how to structure your fiction story scene by scene.
This type of Book is good for...
Any writer who wishes to hone his skills at story writing.
I especially liked...
It gives examples of what not to do and also how to edit it to make it more readable. I liked that it explainthe difference between scene and sequel, and how to control pace.

Although I have read this book I know I will refer to it often.
I didn't like...
There isn't much that I don't like. Although in the examples given I hesitated when an emotion word was used. Like--he was terrified. I kePt thinking Show. Don't tell."

For the sake of staying on topic, I made myself ignore it in order to pay better attention to the structure otherwise .
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
I can search through my work to see where I might need to apply these techniques, and also use them in any new work.
This Book made me feel...
I felt more empowered. It also reinforced what I had learned before.
The author of this Book...
The information shared is helpful. This author does a good job exPlaing the process.
I recommend this Book because...
Anyone who is a fiction writer will find useful information in this book. Anyone else who writes will also be able to utilize the suggestions to enhance reader interest.
Further Comments...
There is a method in using story structure to create effective scenes and sequels. It is a simple one. Each need to occur in proper order in order to be logical and allow the reader to understand and feel what the character is feeling.
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