Books like Plot & structure by James Scott Bell

Elizabeth George draws on years of teaching and her own publishing experience to offer clear, practical guidance on the creative process of fiction writing in this engaging handbook.

Walter Mosley’s practical guide urges writers to overcome hesitation, offering daily‑regimen advice, voice‑selection strategies and tips for drafting and revising a novel in a year.

Brian Kiteley’s essay offers writers practical tools and exercises for navigating creative writing challenges, focusing on technique, authorship, and reader engagement.

Learn how to let your story guide you rather than a rigid outline, with step‑by‑step guidance on core narrative ingredients and techniques used by master storytellers.

Exact reprint of the 1941 Writer's Digest printing.

A practical handbook that teaches writers the core elements of fiction—characterization, plot, pacing, and theme—while also covering revision, marketing, and professional tools like cover and query letters.

A practical guide that blends craft workshops with real‑world advice to help fiction writers build and sustain a successful writing practice.

Plot & Structure offers clear and concise information on creating a believable and engaging plot that readers can't resist. Full of diagrams, plot brainstormers, and examples from popular novels, mastering plot and structure has never been so simple. Fiction writers can now learn to craft an engaging plot with this new book from the best-selling author and columnist.James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot including techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles and endings, with easy to understand plotting diagrams and charts.Bell also provides brainstorming techniques for developing original plot ideas and tips and tools for correcting common plot problems.The Write Great Fiction series will cover all the essentials for writing fiction, including dialogue, characters, viewpoint, setting, description and more. Be sure to look for all the books in this new series from Writer's Digest Books!