Advanced Brilliant Writing Workbook

From best-selling, RITA, Christy and Carol award-winning novelist Susan May Warren comes the advanced writing techniques that help you build a powerful story! An amazing novel has two elements - deep characterization of a sympathetic hero, and a compelling, wide, breathtaking plot. But how do you create deep characters and wide plots and then apply them to your story? It's time to learn Advanced (Brilliant!) Writing. The follow-up to How to Write a Brilliant Novel, Advanced Brilliant Writing utilizes RITA and Christy award-winning, best-selling novelist Susan May Warren's easy to apply explanations, exercises and intuitive methods to teach you advanced fiction writing techniques that will turn any novel from boring to . . . brilliant. You'll learn: -How to plot a profound character change journey-An easy technique to reveal backstory to your readers-How to weave emotion into your scene for the most impact-How to keep tension high through the use of stakes and motivations-A unique plotting trick to widen your plot-Techniques on how to make your hero . . . heroic-The difference between subplots and layers-A powerful use for secondary characters-How the perfect Villain can help you plot your story . . . and much more, including the scene that every book MUST have!