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Many readers found that 'The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know' by Shawn Coyne is a comprehensive guide on story structure and editing. The book delves into the importance of structure in storytelling, providing insights on how to use tools like The Story Grid to enhance one's writing process. Coyne uses examples from various genres to illustrate his points, focusing on elements like obligatory scenes, pacing, and character development. Some readers appreciated the detailed information on story creation, while others found the book to be more about revising and editing than initial writing guidance.
When a manuscript that intrigues me arrives, I read it. I don’t take notes. I just read it. If I finish the entire book— twenty-four times out of twenty-five, I’ll abandon it early on as the obvious w...
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