Summaries of books by James Scott Bell:
How to Write Dazzling Dialogue
The Fastest Way to Improve Any Manuscript
James Scott Bell
The book provides practical techniques and exercises for crafting effective dialogue that brings characters to life and moves the story forward. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue in engaging readers and enhancing the overall quality of a manuscript.
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Write Your Novel From The Middle
A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
James Scott Bell
The book introduces a unique method for writing a novel by starting at the midpoint, which is considered the "mirror moment" where the main character reflects on their situation. It provides strategies for both outlining (plotters) and improvisational writing (pantsers) to create a compelling narrative structure from this central point.
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