{"product_id":"story-bones-how-to-x-ray-any-novel-for-plot-conflict-and-character-9780615943671","title":"Story Bones: How to X-Ray Any Novel for Plot, Conflict, and Character","description":"\u003cb\u003eTRANSFORM YOUR FAVORITE NOVEL INTO YOUR PERSONAL WRITING COACH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever run up against a story problem that made you want to beat your head against a wall, wishing for a way to correctly diagnose and treat it? Is a manuscript lying paralyzed in a desk drawer somewhere, waiting for a broken conflict to be mended? Do you long to line your characters up in front of an X-ray machine so you can peer inside them? Maybe it's time to call in a consulting team of \"specialists,\" experts in their field who've been there, done that, and have the published novels (and reader fan base) to prove it. Consider your favorite authors as doctors who, for the price of their novels, can be called at any time to provide insights into a difficult case. This book will empower you to-\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze any novel, movie, or television episode for insights into plot, conflict, and character development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack the four throughlines that make engaging stories multidimensional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the eight sequences and turning point events that infuse stories with meaningful change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the eight archetypes that \"show, don't tell\" theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the three different types of character arcs and nine unique personalities that define character growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the five empathy elements that win reader identification. Enjoy examples drawn from modern bestsellers and timeless classics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBONUS: in-depth analyses of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy novel, The Hobbit, and the blockbuster romantic comedy, While You Were Sleeping. Includes original, easy-to-understand diagrams and helpful charts available as handy printable versions online.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary L. Mercer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary L. Mercer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/31\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780615943671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary L. Mercer is a long-time judge of award-winning published novels, as well as an author. An avid reader and movie buff, she developed the book Story Bones from her experiences judging novels in national contests and applying creative tools gleaned from years of study and pleasure reading to her own writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary L. Mercer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40075917033587,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_9bbcf97f-5d09-4905-a4d7-61f229e19443.jpg?v=1652105202","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/story-bones-how-to-x-ray-any-novel-for-plot-conflict-and-character-9780615943671","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}