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  • Write Your Novel from the Middle

  • A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between
  • By: James Scott Bell
  • Narrated by: James Scott Bell
  • Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (348 ratings)

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Write Your Novel from the Middle

By: James Scott Bell
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A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!

What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers", because they write by the "seat of the pants".

Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters".

The two sides never seem to agree with each other on the best approach.

But what if it's not the beginning or the end that is the key to a successful book? What if, amazing as it may seem, the place to begin writing your novel is in the very middle of the story?

According to #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell, that's exactly where you'll find your story's heart and heat. Bell's "Mirror Moment" is the secret, and its power is available to any writer, at any stage of the writing process.

Bringing together years of craft study and personal discovery, Bell presents a truly unique approach to writing a novel, one that will stand the test of time and serve you all your writing life.

©2014 James Scott Bell (P)2019 James Scott Bell
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"I need three things before I tackle a new novel: Diet Coke, a laptop, and my dog-eared copies of James Scott Bell's books on writing craft!" (Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times and International Bestselling author)

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A solid book…recorded in a closet, on a tape deck?

I’m being very critical about this one.

The book is a solid B in its dispensation of information. However, the production quality of the book goes off of a cliff. I can hear every time the narrator/author pauses, edits, or attempts to omit background noise. He really should have re-recorded this book to achieve a higher quality.

Other than that, the book was fine.

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Very Helpful

I’ve purchased Mr. Bell’s books in the past. They have always helped to fine tune my writing. I wasn’t sure this particular book would be worth the time, money or effort. A few months went by and I decided that since his lessons had helped me so much in the past I’d try this. I’m applying it to a few ideas I’ve been pushing aside bc the story didn’t seem emotionally moving or plain entertaining enough. Starting from the middle, using the “golden triangle” and a number of other ideas he passed along in this book turned a few pedestrian plots and characters into good storylines that have pace, change and amazingly a point. Thank you, as always.

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Worth the read for aspiring writers

This book makes a lot of sense and it t even delivers more great insights than what the title offers.
Definitely worth reading.

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Wonderful new book on writing. GREAT in audio!!!

I own most of James Scott Bell’s books on writing, many in both print and ebook formats. I’d gladly buy every single one of them again to have them in audio format. Mr. Bell has done a fine job of narrating this new book, and I think it is really brilliant content, as well.

Bravo James Scott Bell! Let’s have a few more, okay?

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JSB summarily delivers again

This is my second title from James Scott Bell, the other and more in depth one is from the Great Courses, and while this one covers some of the same information it does a great job of summarizing without a lot of fluff.

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JSB Always has great advice

I've been reading and listening to James Scott Bell for a long time and always find his advice and ideas of great use. I have both the ebook and audio so I can listen as I drive and delve deeper at home by reading and highlighting.

The only negative of the whole audio book is one chapter drops in volume and is a little harder to hear while driving.

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super poradnik, cenne wskazówki, polecsm wszystkim małym i dużym. piszcie i bądźcie szczęśliwi. peace, love, rastafari

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Clever approach to craft.

A most clever approach to craft. Chapters 5-8 are worth multiple reading and studying.

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I enjoyed it and found it useful

Thank you James! I’ve been looking for a way to get started and this book did just that.

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What a surprise

There are too many gold nuggests of knowledge in this book to mention. The Creme dela Creme is that the author reads his own book to me, this made the information even more real. 5 stars

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