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Story Genius expands on Lisa Cron’s earlier work, offering a step‑by‑step method for creating a scene‑by‑scene outline that harnesses how our brains instinctively engage with stories. Instead of relying on the traditional "pantsing" or "plotting" approaches, the book introduces a science‑based framework to ensure each scene drives the narrative forward with urgency and internal logic. Through detailed exercises and clear examples, writers learn to transform an initial concept into a fully developed blueprint, complete with fleshed‑out scenes that guide the first draft toward a polished, insightful final manuscript.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Lisa Cron
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