Penguin Random House, Sachbücher, Mastering Plot Twists (Englisch, Jane K. Cleland, 2018)

" ...A unique and absolutely invaluable toolbox for any author..." ~Kate White, New York Times best-selling author and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan Unlock the secrets to superior plot twists! The key to keeping people on the edge of their seat--from memoirs to thrillers and stage plays to screenplays--is filling your stories with unexpected twists and turns. By integrating Plot Twists, Plot Reversals, and Moments of Heightened Danger (TRDs) at crucial points, you can captivate your readers with I-can' t-wait-to-see-what-happens-next intrigue. The quicker pace and focused action that comes from strategically placed twists form the core of the nuanced, multifaceted books that sell--and that help you find a devoted readership. In Mastering Plot Twists, Agatha Award-winning author, Jane K. Cleland goes beyond telling writers what to do she shows you how to do it. Within these pages, you' ll find: &bull A proven, five-step process for using TRDs, with detailed examples from best-selling books &bull A deep dive into plotting, structure, pacing, subplots, and more to help you develop surprising yet inevitable twists. &bull " Jane' s Plotting Roadmap" and worksheets--essential tools for planning your plot Building on the award-winning instruction provided in Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot, Cleland' s newest guide will help you create effective and credible twists, creating the kind of stories that will keep your readers up long into the night. " ...A master class in crafting plots that twist and turn..." ~Hallie Ephron, New York Times best-selling author of You' ll Never Know, Dear.