Blockbuster Plots: Pure & Simple by Martha Alderson
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Book Summary Author: Martha Alderson Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 2005-01-01 ISBN: 1877809195 Number of pages: 200 Publisher: Illusion Press |
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Book Reviews of the Blockbuster Plots: Pure & Simple
Customer Review: a simple method of tracking and planning conventional novel
Summary: 4 Stars
The author has devised a method to track scenes that is similar to what others have proposed in the past. However, the author then uses that analysis to have you guide and improve your plot. It is this second area that is both simple and unique.
There are many other books on writing that go much deeper into the development of the novel and various aspects of plotting. But this book does a very good job of simplifying that process. I think it makes a great methodology for a beginning writer or for one that is hopelessly lost in organizing his or her plot. If applied, a prospective author should be able to turn out a conventional novel.
Upon reflection I first thought that the book didn't warrant a 4 star because it lacked depth, but then I concluded that the simplicity of the plot framework is probably more than most authors use, and thus would be a great help to authors.
I was pleased to see that the author had a web site that supported the book. However, mid-way through the book I had already read too many promotional messages about buying things at the web site. Also, the book had so much white space that it looked like the author was stretching to meet a page count with a small manuscript.
Overall, I liked the book, will use it, and recommend it to others. Critics might call it "simplistic," satisfied readers would call it "essential plot rules, easy to apply."