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Dwight Swain

Master Writing Teacher

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Dwight Swain

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About this listen

One of the best writing teachers in the English language on how to structure your novel and how to build strong story people who will enrich your fiction.

Structuring Your Novel

A step-by-step guide to writing stories you can sell. Learn how to:

  • Conceive and cast your work
  • Find the spine
  • Drive the plot forward
  • Use scene and sequel as building blocks
  • Create conflict
  • Use the springboard scene
  • And much, much more!

How to Build Fictional Characters

Learn how to:

  • Create memorable heroes and villains
  • Make your characters likeable
  • Give your characters purpose
  • Put story people in danger
  • Discover a character's attitude and motivation
©1992 Dwight Swain (P)2003 Writer's AudioShop Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing

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While some of the points are of interest, this audiobook covers two lectures that have basically the same information. For the price, I think it would be best to buy his printed book.

Priced a bit high

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