The Foundations of Fiction: A Beginner's Guide to Writing Stories (Novice to Novelist Mini Craft Guides)
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Your writing journey starts here. Writing advice can feel overwhelming. One person tells you to focus on plot. Another says character is everything. Then someone else starts talking about story beats, psychic distance, and the three-act structure. All a bit much, right? Right. That's where The Foundations of Fiction mini craft guide comes in. In this short, practical guide, editor and writing coach VA Eveleigh introduces the seven essential elements found in every great story: Character Plot Setting Point of View Theme Conflict Voice Each chapter explains one concept in clear, jargon-free language and includes practical exercises to help you put what you've learned into practice immediately. This is a map, not a rulebook. Whether you've always dreamed of writing a novel or you've already begun and aren't sure where to go next, The Foundations of Fiction will give you the confidence to take the next step. Welcome, Writer. Here's to a fabulous journey. Read more
