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Structure underlies every story, but without a strong foundation, even well-written sentences can fail to result in a marketable manuscript. The Foundation of Plot defines the components of a story arc, details the differences between plot and story, and covers common errors writers make. It also includes exercises which apply concepts to works in progress or new projects. Drawing on the author's decades of storytelling and teaching experience, this short guide provides the framework for fiction, narrative nonfiction, and memoir, walking writers through a first draft, the repair of a failed manuscript, or any draft in between. For experienced authors and first-time writers alike, applying the concepts outlined in this manual can help launch a submission from the slush pile to the bookstore shelf.

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A short guide packed with essential tools for every writer's toolbox. I wish everyone pitching at Killer Nashville read The Foundation of Plot first. A must-read for anyone interested in the writing craft. -Clay Stafford, bestselling author, filmmaker, and founder of Killer Nashville International Writers Conference Hartwell does a stellar and concise job breaking down the various elements of what makes a plot sing and showcasing how the parts work together to keep the structure of your writing solid and compelling. This book is an essential addition to any writer's toolkit and hopefully is only the first in a series of many creative writing books. -Jeff Ayers, Co-Executive Director-ThrillerFest, writer, and book reviewer

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