Book structure ideas

A story structure represented as a diagram.

Aristotle, about 2,500 years ago invented this 3 act structure in his book ‘Poetics’ and is often credited by screenwriting how-to authors with having originated three-act structure because of his observation that a tragedy must have a beginning, middle and an end.

Wondering how to structure a book chapter? In this post, we break down the most effective ways to create an engaging chapter within your novel.

Learn how to use the Three-Act structure to create riveting stories, and see expert examples of the Three-Act structure in use!

Want to write a book, but don't have time? Use this chart to plan how to write a book in 30 days.

Plot structure can mean the difference between 50,000 words worth of beautiful descriptions, action-packed scenes, and witty dialogue—and an actual story.

One of the main goals of The Book Unbound initiative is to involve the entire college community in a full range of events that are connected to its main themes but that go well beyond the classroom. The ’62 Center Performance Series, WCMA, the Oakley Center, and many other groups are devoting important parts of their programming for the year to this initiative. Likewise, the new library will be home to many events and exhibits.These activities aim to engage students, faculty, staff, alumni…

The [artists’ book] movement had its beginnings with a few individuals (conceptual artists Dieter Roth, Hansjörg Mayer, and Ed Ruscha immediately come to mind), but in the area of structural …