Deep and Wide: Advanced Fiction Techniques

An amazing novel has two elements - deep characterization of a sympathetic hero and a compelling, wide, breathtaking plot. But how do you create deep characters and wide plots, and then apply them to your story? This book will show you how. The follow up work text to From the Inside-Out: Discover, Create and Publish the novel in you, Deep and Wide utilizes best-selling, award-winning author Susan May Warren's easy to apply explanations, exercises and intuitive methods to teach you advanced fiction writing techniques that will turn any novel from boring...to breathtaking. You'll learn: How to plot a profound character change journey. An easy technique to reveal backstory to your readers.How to weave emotion into your scene for the most impact.How to keep tension high through the use of stakes and motivations.A unique plotting trick to widen your plot.Techniques on how to make your hero...heroic.The difference between subplots and layers.A powerful use for Secondary Characters.How the perfect Villain can help you plot your story...and must much more, including the scene every book MUST have. "If you are intending to write a best-selling novel, I can think of no better place to start than with Deep and Wide. This is a book for those who need to dig into the techniques of writing. If you really want to get into the nuts and bolts of writing strong fiction, then this is for you. Clear, practical advice from an award-winning novelist." Chip MacGregor, Literary Agent, MacGregory Literary