Helps writers turn adequate writing into wonderful prose by creating a foundation for a story, motivating the story, establishing a sense of place, and creating tension.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
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Don't be fooled by the title of this book. It's not really about any "three rules" at all, or how to write fiction either, but instead delves into the what, where and who of fiction. The "what" section, dealing with plot motivators and "story spicers" and comprising a third of the book, is worth the price alone. Noble offers an excellent analysis of what moves stories along. In the process he shows writers how to steal (yes, steal!) from others to make their stories work in a dramatic, cohesive fasion. The... more info
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