Structuring Your Novel (2nd Edition)
K.M. Weiland
Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories?
Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In the 10-year anniversary edition of this beloved writing guide, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story’s major events, but will also provide you with an unerring standard to use in evaluating your novel’s pacing and progression.
Structuring Your Novel will show you:
Revised and expanded with updated information and three brand new chapters, this second edition will help you join legions of writers who have learned how to write masterful plots.
Story structure has empowered countless bestselling and classic authors. Now it’s your turn
Duration - 6h 21m.
Author - K.M. Weiland.
Narrator - Sonja Field.
Published Date - Sunday, 04 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2024 Katie Weiland ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
K.M. Weiland
Sonja Field
Helping Writers Become Authors
PenForASword Publishing
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
Is Structure the Hidden Foundation of All Successful Stories? Why do some stories work and others don’t? The answer is structure. In the 10-year anniversary edition of this beloved writing guide, you will discover the universal underpinnings that guarantee powerful plot and character arcs. An understanding of proper story and scene structure will help you to not only perfectly time your story’s major events, but will also provide you with an unerring standard to use in evaluating your novel’s pacing and progression. Structuring Your Novel will show you: Revised and expanded with updated information and three brand new chapters, this second edition will help you join legions of writers who have learned how to write masterful plots. Story structure has empowered countless bestselling and classic authors. Now it’s your turn Duration - 6h 21m. Author - K.M. Weiland. Narrator - Sonja Field. Published Date - Sunday, 04 January 2026. Copyright - © 2024 Katie Weiland ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Introduction to the Second Edition
Duration:00:03:56
Introduction
Duration:00:07:52
Chapter 1: The Hook
Duration:00:24:45
Chapter 2: Where Should You Begin?
Duration:00:14:13
Chapter 3: Opening Chapter Pitfalls
Duration:00:15:16
Chapter 4: The First Act, Pt. 1: Introducing Characters
Duration:00:18:03
Chapter 5: The First Act, Pt. 2: Introducing Stakes and Settings
Duration:00:18:03
Chapter 6: The Inciting Event
Duration:00:16:04
Chapter 7: The First Plot Point
Duration:00:13:44
Chapter 8: The First Half of the Second Act
Duration:00:12:22
Chapter 9: The Midpoint
Duration:00:10:19
Chapter 10: The Second Half of the Second Act
Duration:00:18:45
Chapter 11: The Third Act
Duration:00:14:49
Chapter 12: The Third Plot Point
Duration:00:13:23
Chapter 13: The Climax
Duration:00:15:20
Chapter 14: The Resolution
Duration:00:14:56
Chapter 15: Further Considerations for Your Ending
Duration:00:19:34
Chapter 16: FAQs About Story Structure
Duration:00:09:44
Chapter 17: The Scene
Duration:00:18:10
Chapter 18: Options for Goals in a Scene
Duration:00:11:58
Chapter 19: Options for Conflict in a Scene
Duration:00:16:29
Chapter 20: Options for Disasters in a Scene
Duration:00:08:07
Chapter 21: The Sequel
Duration:00:08:21
Chapter 22: Options for Reactions in a Sequel
Duration:00:08:06
Chapter 23: Options for Dilemmas in a Sequel
Duration:00:06:55
Chapter 24: Options for Decisions in a Sequel
Duration:00:08:24
Chapter 25: Variations on Scene Structure
Duration:00:16:22
Chapter 26: FAQs About Scene Structure
Duration:00:07:59
Chapter 27: Motivation-Reaction Units
Duration:00:08:56
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:25