BOOKS
THE 5 SENTENCE METHOD
Experience TikTok's viral 5 Sentence plotting method, written by bestselling author Rebecca Thorne!
Discover the game-changing 5 Sentence Method in this straight-talking, no-BS guide to crafting fantastic fiction. In just 5 SENTENCES, you'll nail your plot points and tie them to specific word count goals, ensuring your story has the pace and rhythm to keep readers hooked.
Even better, this bite-sized book explores a 4 round editing strategy that will make your revisions a breeze. Expect comprehensive examples, a few curse words, and a ton of valuable insight! Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned author, this guide will transform the way you write, edit, and think about storytelling.
It's time to make your book shine!
SAVE THE CAT WRITES A NOVEL
The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.
Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.
THE FIRST 50 PAGES
Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning with Jeff Gerke...
Whether you’re looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor’s attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.
As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don’t let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers’ eyes glued to the page.
THE EMOTION THESAURUS
The bestselling Emotion Thesaurus is often hailed as “the gold standard for writers”.
One of the biggest struggles for writers is how to convey emotion to readers in a unique and compelling way. Credited with transforming how writers craft emotion, this book has now been expanded to include even more!
If you need inspiration for creating characters’ emotional responses that are personalized and evocative, this ultimate show-don’t-tell guide for emotion can help. The Emotion Thesaurus, in its easy-to-navigate list format, will inspire you to create stronger, fresher character expressions and engage readers from your first page to your last.