The Red Sneaker Writers Series by William Bernhardt

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  • Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction (The Red Sneaker Writers #1)
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    Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction (The Red Sneaker Writers #1)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2003

    “Writing is structure,” William Goldman said, but too often aspiring writers plunge into their work without grasping this fundamental principle. Story structure is one of the most important concepts for a writer to understand—and ironically, one of the least frequently taught. In this book, New York Times-bestselling author William Bernhardt explains the elements that make stories work, using examples spanning from Gilgamesh to The Hunger Games... more

  • Creating Character: Bringing Your Story to Life  (Red Sneaker Writers Books) (The Red Sneaker Writers #2)
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    Creating Character: Bringing Your Story to Life (Red Sneaker Writers Books) (The Red Sneaker Writers #2)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2013

    All fiction is character-driven, according to William Bernhardt, despite what you might have heard elsewhere. If your characters don't interest readers, even the most exciting plots will fail. "Action is character," Aristotle wrote, but what does that mean, and how can you use that fundamental principle to create dynamic fiction that will captivate readers? This book explains the relationship between character and plot, and how the perfect melding of the two produces a mesmerizing story... more

  • Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey  (Red Sneaker Writers Book Series) (The Red Sneaker Writers #3)
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    Perfecting Plot: Charting the Hero's Journey (Red Sneaker Writers Book Series) (The Red Sneaker Writers #3)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 2013

    Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey-the plot-fails. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence... more

  • Dynamic Dialogue: Letting Your Story Speak (The Red Sneaker Writers #4)
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    Dynamic Dialogue: Letting Your Story Speak (The Red Sneaker Writers #4)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2014

    Dynamic dialogue can turn an otherwise ordinary novel into a delightful read, but dull, uninspired dialogue will cause readers to lose interest and try something else. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt, renowned for his handling of dialogue, explains his techniques for making characters come to life through their words... more

  • Sizzling Style: Every Word Matters (The Red Sneaker Writers #5)
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    Sizzling Style: Every Word Matters (The Red Sneaker Writers #5)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2014

    Sizzling Style is what distinguishes a spellbinding book from an ordinary one. The writer who understands the fundamentals of fictional writing style knows how to capture readers and never let them go. Too often aspiring writers are frustrated by rejection, not realizing that the problem is not the story but the way they are telling it... more

  • Powerful Premise: Writing the Irresistible (The Red Sneaker Writers #6)
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    Powerful Premise: Writing the Irresistible (The Red Sneaker Writers #6)

    William Bernhardt

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2015

    Why do some books attract readers while others don’t? What are the essential qualities of an irresistible read, a story people can't wait to start? And what’s the secret to attracting a literary agent or publishing deal? The answer to all three questions is: Premise. A powerful premise is what separates ordinary novels from bestsellers. William Bernhardt explains the essential elements of breakout books, stories that reel in readers and attract serious attention... more

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