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The Plot Whisperer

8/4/2012

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    Are you looking for an excellent writing/revision resource?  I would suggest Martha Alderson's 'Plot Whisperer'.  One of my talented critique partners, Janet Fox, gave me a copy for Christmas last year.  In preparation for our retreat this summer, I finally read it. 
    What I found was a great pool of information that worked whether you are a planner, or a pantser.  Alderson gave instructions and specific methods that work for any type of writer.  Overall, the book analyzes the structure of story in a concrete, visual, understandable way.  Her four energetic markers, or turning points of every story, were just what I needed to learn and recognize. 
    While at our retreat, we also watched a video presentation of Alderson's 'Plot Whisperer' techniques.  She walked through and picked apart a book we had all read, to point out her structure secrets in action.  It was very informative, and led us to several excellent discussions in our group. 
    I highly recommend this book to any writer seeking to hone their craft.  I've also learned that recently, an accompanying workbook has come available.  I'm ordering one! 

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