Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction

The Red Sneaker Writers Book Series, Volume 1

De: William Bernhardt

Narrado por: William Bernhardt

“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 best-selling author William Bernhardt explains the elements that make stories work, using examples spanning from Gilgamesh to The Hunger Games. In each chapter, he introduces essential concepts in a direct and easily comprehended manner. Most importantly, Bernhardt demonstrates how you can apply these ideas to improve your own writing.

William Bernhardt is the author of more than 30 books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid series of legal thrillers. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. His programs have educated many authors now published by major houses. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn), and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large."

The Red Sneaker Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers achieve their literary goals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done, and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this book is for you.

©2013 William Bernhardt Writing Programs (P)2014 Babylon Books

Important information for Novelist

What did you love best about Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction?

Bernhardt shares essential information in a concise, easy to understand way. His approach is witty, encouraging and engaging. I enjoyed reading and hearing this book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not Applicable

Have you listened to any of William Bernhardt’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I listened to his Red Sneaker book, "Creating Character: Bring Your Story to LIfe".
Bernhardt does an excellent job in both audio books.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not Applicable

Very well presented

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes it is very easy to understand and is a great primer on the subject of structure. He gives good advice.

What did you like best about this story?

His examples are proof of the successful novel's minimum requirements.

Which scene was your favorite?

N/A

What insight do you think you’ll apply from Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction?

Structure is a roadmap for success in any genre.

Any additional comments?

Also he will come through on the promises he makes regarding the print version of the book. He is determined to help future writers break into print not just sell a book.

Life Changing!

This book IS the key! A life changing book for any new or struggling author.

Very helpful

Any additional comments?

This book was very helpful to me. I did learn some things about story structure that I wasn't able to learn from other places, either because they weren't covered, either because they were more clear explained in this book. I also liked the info about outlining also. Made sense to me.

Contrary to what another reviewer have said, the author does give examples from other books also, not just from his own work.

Great advice!!

Succinct, clear, and valuable advice. I really appreciate that this book had its own voice and style as well, even though it is instructional. Too often such topics are presented in a very dry and boring fashion.