Comedy: Build A Plot Workbook - Paperback

by Diana Hurwitz (Author)

Based on the Four Layers of Conflict method, this fill-in-the-blanks workbook develops your novel from story seed to finished draft. Whether you prefer to ask the tough questions first or after your first draft, by utilizing the tools inside, you will: Understand and keep the promise you make to your readers. Stage and direct your verbal camera effectively. Develop sound story architecture by answering a series of questions. Create one-sentence conflicts for each scene to keep you motivated and working past the murky middle. Layer conflict to provide a tight, focused plot. Assign characters roles, motivation, goals, and stakes to create an effective cast. Create a synopsis and logline to help you pitch and market your story. This workbook presents the essential elements for the Comedy story skeleton. From whimsical to warped, humor can be used to entertain and inform. Let's begin. Other books in the series: Story Building Blocks I: The Four Layers of Conflict Story Building Blocks II: Crafting Believable Conflict Story Building Blocks III: The Revision Layers SBB Build A Cast Workbook SBB Build A World Workbook SBB Build A Plot Workbooks: Comedy, Con, Heist & Prison Break, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Historical, Literary, Mystery, Road Trip, Romance, Science Fiction, Team Victory, Thriller & Suspense, Western www.dianahurwitz.com

Author Biography

Diana Hurwitz spent her childhood near Cincinnati daydreaming and writing poetry. She is often found lost in a book and dissects fiction for fun. She currently resides in central Florida with her husband and two cats. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America and the Ladyscribes critique group. She writes a companion blog Game On! at http: //dianahurwitz.blogspot.com and contributes to the Blood Red Pencil Blog at http: //bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/. For more information and free tools visit: www.dianahurwitz.com. She can be found hanging out on social media at: Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/diana.hurwitz1 Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/storybuildingblocks Twitter: @Diana_Hurwitz Linked-In: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/diana-hurwitz-ba783929 Pinterest: https: //www.pinterest.com/dianahurwitz1/story-building-blocks/ Author Page: https: //www.amazon.com/Diana-Hurwitz/e/B002BOC3HQ