3D Fiction Fundamentals Series Boxed Set

3D Fiction Fundamentals Collection by Karen S. Wiesner

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3D Fiction Fundamentals Series covers the A to Z’s of crafting the highest quality fiction including how to:

  • Brainstorm and work productively to ensure that each stage in the writing process from prewriting to polishing produces masterful results the first time around.
  • Create an outline so complete it actually qualifies as the first draft of your book, allowing your first written draft to be final-draft quality.
  • Develop realistically three-dimensional and cohesive characters, plots, settings, relationships, and scenes so life-like and memorable your readers will be diehard fans.
  • Effectively prepare for a series in advance to prevent painted-in-a-corner scenarios in order to keep fans coming back eagerly for each and every installment.
  • Craft sizzling back cover, series, and high-concept blurbs for describing, promoting, and selling your books.
  • Maximize your potential and momentum for becoming a career author indefinitely.

With step-by-step guidelines, instructions, and tips throughout that are flexible and clearly written, imparting a layman’s ease of understanding and can-do motivation, this collection may be the only writing craft books you’ll ever need. Each volume has a bonus companion booklet available presented in usable digital format or paperback that includes all the aids from the main book that you can use in your own writing–and extras!

 

First Draft Outline 3d coverVolume 1: First Draft Outline

Finish an outline so complete it reads like a first draft! Say goodbye to writing and rewriting with no results. Starting–and finishing–your story has never been easier.

First Draft Outline provides you with a sure-fire system to reduce time-intensive rewrites and avoid writing detours. Award-winning author Karen S. Wiesner’s method shows you how to create an outline so detailed and complete that it actually doubles as your first draft. Flexible and customizable, this revolutionary system can be modified to fit any writer’s approach and style. Plus, comprehensive and interactive worksheets make the process seem less like work and more like fun. This invaluable resource also includes:

-Itemized and flexible schedules to keep you focused each and every day
-Detailed worksheets to guide you through the outlining process
-Completed sample worksheets inspired by best-selling books
-Tips for outlining projects already in development
-Brainstorming techniques to keep you motivated
-Goal sheets for getting–and keeping–your career on track

Many aspiring and experienced writers toss out hundreds of pages (and waste valuable time) before they have a workable first draft of a story. You don’t have to fall into this category anymore. With First Draft Outline, you’ll have all the tools you need to write your masterpiece!Read More

Genre: Nonfiction: Writing Reference    Word Count: 68, 013

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Volume 2: Cohesive Story Building

Without layering, a story is one-dimensional, unbelievable, boring. Layers mean stronger characters, settings, plots, suspense, intrigue, emotions and motivation. Layering also produces cohesion of all elements. Characters must blend naturally with the setting the writer has placed them, just as plot becomes an organic part of character and setting. If a story doesn’t work, it could very well be because the elements aren’t cohesive. Cohesive Story Building shows how each element hinges on the other two and how to mix them until they fuse irrevocably. Additionally, Cohesive Story Building carefully explores each of stage of story development from brainstorming and outlining to drafting and revision. From a thorough look at the fundamentals of writing to comprehensive story building techniques, as well as submission guidelines and etiquette, this must-have guide will see writers through the entire book writing process from start to finish.

Set within the framework of comparing the process of building a house to the process of building a story, Cohesive Story Building gives a solid plan of action from start to finish through in-depth examples and exercises, and leave-no-stone-unturned checklists that will help writers take the plan into their own writing. Features detailed examples from published books to illustrate story-building principles.

Those who have read Karen S. Wiesner’s reference First Draft Outline, which focuses on in-depth outlining and goal-setting, will find Cohesive Story Building a perfect companion to that book.Read More

Genre: Writing Advice     Word Count: 107, 494

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4.3
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the up and comers!

I am repurchasing... I bought this many many years ago when I was visiting WVU with my best friend because I had such a strong passion for writing. This book really takes you in depth and helps you to really map out each aspect of your story to make it the best possible version. Unfortunately somewhere in between my moves, I lost the original version when it was just “From First Draft to Finished Novel.” This book is worth every penny if you’re interested in making your stories the best.

Carol Cannraili July 23, 2018
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great for a first time writer

Great for a first time writer. I have listened to webnars and bought books to be able to be sure I was doing things right. I wished I could get my time and money back and use just this one book

Norma Spradlin July 9, 2015

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3D Fiction Fundamentals Series, Volume 3: Writing the Standalone Series 3d cover coming soonVolume 3: Writing the Standalone Series

The definitive guide to crafting a series!

 

From the Hunger Games Trilogy to the Jack Reacher Series, from Harry Potter to Harry Dresden, there’s no denying that writers–and readers–have caught series fever. But if you’re contemplating writing a series, there are plenty of considerations you’ll need to make first. Writing the Standalone Series is the complete guide to ensuring your series stays hot after the first, fourth, or even fifteenth book.

 

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

-Write a series that captures the hearts of readers and stands out in a sea of competition.

-Find the focus of your series, develop your idea, and plan ahead.

-Hone in on the two most important aspects of series writing: characters and consistency.

-Utilize a variety of series organization techniques, complete with worksheets and other aids.

-Market your series effectively and increase your sales.

With insights from nearly 100 series authors and publishers, as well as Grow Your Series Muscles exercises, Writing the Standalone Series is the only book you’ll need to write a series that sizzles.Read More

 

 

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3D Fiction Fundamentals Series, Volume 4: Writing the Overarching SeriesVolume 4: Writing the Overarching Series (or How I Sent a Clumsy Girl into Outer Space)

Reach for the stars!

 

The Overarching Series is the most complicated to read and write. In this specialized type of series, none of the installments can truly be standalones. They must be read as a set in sequence to make sense. Reader satisfaction is only partially achieved in each volume because just the story arcs tie up while the series arc only resolves in the final.

Speculative fiction is particularly well-suited to the Overarching Series structure because the genres under this umbrella have enormous requirements when it comes to:

1) World building. Crafting a variety of environments–maybe an entire universe–is required along with how to traverse, populate, and fill it with abundant, three-dimensional life.

2) Character building. Humans need to fit uniquely in the new universe or time period being created. Characters might be from an alien or supernatural culture that the author has to construct distinctively, particularly for popular, done-to-death classifications.

This resource also includes:

-An overview of types of series along with story and series arcs basics and ways to establish them early.

-The lowdown on series standalone story installments versus series arc sequel hook endings or even cliffhanger endings characteristic of an Overarching Series.

-Special techniques to avoid crafting burnout and methods to formulate and utilize established knowns and standard operating procedures.

-Supplemental materials, unique techniques, and developmental tools for building character and world profiles.

If your eyes are fixed on a crafting a series like no other, Writing the Overarching Series will help you reach for the stars.Read More

 

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Volume 5: Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing 3d cover coming soonVolume 5: Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing

Craft a story so lifelike, you actually feel like you can step into the world beyond the pages!

 

You know it when you read it: In page after page and scene after scene, a truly engrossing story has qualities that set it apart. Authentic characters, a well-rounded plot, and immersive settings work in harmony to create a three-dimensional experience–one you can practically step inside and explore. But while you can recognize this work when you read it, writing it can be much more challenging. Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing teaches you how to build a solid narrative structure and layer in lush, textured scenes to create a story that feels utterly real. You’ll learn how to:

-Master the three-dimensional aspects of characters, plots, and settings using detailed sketches that define the past, present, and future aspects of each element.

-Develop complex opening, resolution, and bridge scenes that expertly lead readers through your fictional world.

-Construct and analyze an outline for your manuscript, using tools and techniques to analyze scenes that lack dimensionality.

-Brainstorm, research, and draft efficiently and effectively, and juggle multiple projects with ease.

Packed with story-development charts, worksheets, and checklists, Three-Dimensional Fiction Writing shows you how to craft a vivid story world that readers will want to visit time and time again.Read More

 

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3D Fiction Fundamentals Series, Volume 5: CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction 3d cover Volume 6: CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction: A Writer’s Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plots, and Relationships

Characters: Do your characters have no obvious signs of life, nothing that gives them unique personality, perspective, and passion?

Plots: Are plots and conflicts created spur of the moment with no set up, build up, curiosity, or tension?

Relationships: Are your characters merely going through the motions with each other?

All of these and more are signs of dead or lifeless stories. The three core elements of story–Characters, Plots, and Relationships (CPR)–need to be developed three dimensionally. To truly be living, characters aren’t simply existing and going through the motions. They possess fully developed external and internal conflicts. They’re interacting in dynamic, realistic, and believable relationships. They have multidimensional character attributes that give them both vitality and voice. Finally, they’re engaged in what makes life worthwhile with definable goals and motivations.

This resource teaches writers how to identify dead or lifeless characters, plots, and relationships; establish proper setup; plant the seeds early with in-depth sketches; and pinpoint weak areas in CPR development.

The only one-stop, everything-you-need-to-know 9-1-1 for deep, multifaceted Character, Plot, and Relationship development!Read More

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for Fiction Writers Especially the Focus on Relationships

CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction: A Writer's Guide to Deep and Multifaceted Development and Progression of Characters, Plot, and Relationships will soon be a writer's handbook that all of us will want on our shelves. If you like writing craft books that make you feel like the author is in the room with you and teaching you how to make your stories and characters better, then this book is perfect. While reading it, I felt as if Karen was in my living room, giving me advice with her helpful and easy to remember acronyms to keep me from boring my readers into falling asleep instead of turning the pages. Here's a great example: A L I V E, and those letters stand for: Animated (evidence of a spark of life in your characters), Living (not just existing, but living a life full of external and internal conflicts), Interacting (dynamic and believable relationships), Vitality and Voice (3-dimensional character attributes), and finally Engaged (characters with objectives and purpose in the story with defined goals and motivations). So think of some of your favorite characters in the books you read. Are they ALIVE? Now think of your main character--does he or she fit those five characteristics? This is what Karen's book will do for you. Give you helpful tips, like how to diagnose if your characters are ALIVE, and then help you write better characters and plots. The book is divided into seven chapters, plus an intro and conclusion, and then something very valuable--an appendix full of worksheets. I know this is every writer's dream--at least it is mine. Karen includes worksheets for both plot and character development help. Then there are also worksheets on relationship development between your characters. If you are writing a romance, you'll especially want to check out the "Links in the Chain of Romance Relationship Development Chart." If you don't have those links, then your romance readers will not be happy with you! (One picture with this review shows an example of the Appendix worksheets.) Back to the seven chapters--I think one of the most helpful chapters for any writer at any level is at the beginning of the book, chapter one, where Karen helps you with "ten ways to spot dead or lifeless characters, plots, and relationships." And by dead characters--she's not talking about the dead body on page one of a murder mystery. She means your character is just there, existing on the page. With chapter one, you receive 10 points to look for in your manuscript to diagnose what may be wrong with it. Then she goes on to chapter two, where she introduces you to three-dimensional writing and scenes. Karen has a previous book where she talked about those concepts more (Cohesive Story Building). But in CPR, she reviews these strategies for writers, as she gets ready to really dig into your characters (chapter 3), plot (chapter 4), and relationships (chapter 5). I like this book so much because of the relationships' sections. A lot of writing craft books about plot and characters don't spend as much time on examining the relationships in the book. But think about it--when you watch a movie or get hooked on a book series, aren't you very interested in the characters and their relationships? I'll just answer for you--Yes! Han Solo and Princess Leia, Ron and Hermione, and Katniss and Peeta...insert any of your favorites in here, and you'll see what I mean. You want the relationships in your plots to stick in readers' minds like these previous ones did for me. This writer's craft book helps you diagnose what's wrong with your manuscript, and then fix it with tips and advice from Karen. If you're a fiction writer looking to improve your craft as one of your 2021 goals, then CPR for Dead or Lifeless Fiction is for you!

Margo Lynn March 19, 2021

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Writing Blurbs that Sizzle--and Sell 3d coverVolume 7: Writing Blurbs That Sizzle–And Sell!

Make your book fly off the shelves!

Every author knows what a back cover blurb is, but crafting an effectively good one is no easy task. Many writers outright dislike writing them or dread the process because so much is at stake if the blurb fails to engage. A sizzling back cover blurb needs to convince readers they absolutely have to read the story inside the pages…or they’ll set the book down without ever opening it. Additionally, a powerful series blurb can sell not just one book but all of them in that set! High-concept blurbs are necessary in every author’s marketing to provide intriguing “sound bites” that sell books and series’. Writing Blurbs That Sizzle–And Sell! is the definitive guide on how to craft back cover, series, and high-concept blurbs.Read More

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5.0
Based on 5 Reviews
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!

Once again Wiesner has expertly taken a critical aspect of a writer’s necessary abilities and made it understandable and, even more important, doable. Most of the authors I know cringe at the word blurb and even the ones who are capable without extreme stress see them as a necessary evil. This book gives a well- needed tutorial for each potential blurb format. Right now there is so much misuse or misinformation regarding blurbs that the need to have them each stand out is undermined. Blurbs That Sizzle takes each detail, explains the purpose, points out the potential pitfalls, differentiates between genres and readers, gives tips, offers clear techniques, and shares multiple examples and exercises to evaluate and “to hone effective good blurb writing skills.” One quality I extremely appreciate in all of her writing books are the hands on step-by-step examples and worksheets for every tool she discusses. Here she doesn’t only explain the differences between High-Concept Blurbs, Back Cover Blurbs, and Series Blurbs but shows a wide range of examples—both bad and good—then walks us through the process for our own stories. Thanks to this excellent information we can learn to sizzle too. FIVE STARS PLUS!

M. L. Weydemuller December 8, 2018

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