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A review by dani_j_norwell
The Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master by Martha Alderson
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I really enjoyed this book on the craft of writing. I understand other readers' frustration with the author's winding and sometimes repetetive way of delivering her advice but, since this was not one of the first craft books I've read, I enjoyed how different it was from most.
Instead of being very theoretical and left-brained, it delves into the process of plotting and writing a book from a more spiritual angle. Alderson often correlates the writer's journey to the journey her protagonist has to go through, with similar antagonists and stumbling blocks along the way. This way of thinking is not for everyone but it really resonated with my right-brained tendencies. I also enjoyed the exercises mapped out in this book as well as the simplicity of the Plot Planner.
If you're looking for your first book on plotting and want really clear details on the steps / beats / scenes, perhaps this isn't the right book for you. On the other hand, if you already know the basics of plotting but simply want a refresher with a breath of fresh air, I recommend this book!
Instead of being very theoretical and left-brained, it delves into the process of plotting and writing a book from a more spiritual angle. Alderson often correlates the writer's journey to the journey her protagonist has to go through, with similar antagonists and stumbling blocks along the way. This way of thinking is not for everyone but it really resonated with my right-brained tendencies. I also enjoyed the exercises mapped out in this book as well as the simplicity of the Plot Planner.
If you're looking for your first book on plotting and want really clear details on the steps / beats / scenes, perhaps this isn't the right book for you. On the other hand, if you already know the basics of plotting but simply want a refresher with a breath of fresh air, I recommend this book!