The Plot Thickens

This title enables beginning and advanced writers alike. The art of plot development has become synonymous with having a single great idea and the pressure upon the writer to achieve this frequently causes both trepidation and a feeling of futility. The purpose of this book is to give hope and encouragement to every author by demonstrating how plot is, in reality, an amalgamation of many ideas or elements of writing, including characterization, suspense and conflict amongst others. Deftly analysing the elements of classic storytelling, "The Plot Thickens" enables both beginning and advanced writers to consider how these elements can combine - in many previously unimagined ways - to produce the kind of plot that will make their work transcendent. No longer will the construction of the winning plot prove an insurmountable target. Driven by the requirements of publisher and film-maker, the author may feel that concept is all-important but, based upon his wide experience of fiction of all kinds, Noah Lukeman brilliantly shows that this is not so and thereby brings not only encouragement but also immensely practical advice which every author will welcome. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this invaluable guide without having boundless new ideas.

About the Author :
Noah Lukeman is a New York literary agent whose clients include Pulitzer Prize winners, National Book Award finalists, American Book Award winners and New York Times bestselling authors. Before becoming an agent, he worked on the editorial side of several major publishing companies. He has been a guest speaker on the subjects of writing and publishing at forums conducted by numerous organizations. He is the author of The First Five Pages, also published by Hale.

Review :
"One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing." "A highly useful book that is written in an accessible style and filled with valuable examples." "A written version of the mentor you always wished you could have." "Lukeman understands... what makes for excellent, not just bestselling, fiction. Treat yourself to his superbly written reference guide." "The type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined." “One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman’s ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer’s shelf to be read again and again.” ---"Authorlink" “Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves.” ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List" “Lukeman’s advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer’s reference shelf.” ---"Publishers Weekly" “A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the li "One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman's ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer's shelf to be read again and again." ---"Authorlink" "Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List" "Lukeman's advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer's reference shelf." ---"Publishers Weekly" "A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse." ---"Prairieden.com" " One of the best-ever books about the craft of writing. It is a book that can change the world of every writer who embraces Lukeman' s ideas. His classroom on paper should be on every writer' s shelf to be read again and again." ---"Authorlink" " Full of practical common sense about how to write fiction and [he] answers many of the difficult questions first novelists ask themselves." ---Michael Korda, author of "Making the List" " Lukeman' s advice is practical---and often entails multiple, time-consuming steps---without a hint of the flakiness that creeps into many writing guides. Though Lukeman works with books, he wisely asserts that the observations in this volume are applicable to all types of imaginary writing, from film to poetry. Indeed, it is a worthy addition to any writer' s reference shelf." ---"Publishers Weekly" " A godsend..."The Plot Thickens" is not the type of book you want to check out from the library or borrow from a friend. It is the type of book you need to purchase so it can sit on your desk, dog-eared and underlined, worn from years of overuse." ---"Prairieden.com"