title: Writing Plots with Drama, Depth and Heart: Nail Your Novel (Volume 3)
author:  Roz Morris 
description: 'I have a "Best Ever" shelf on Goodreads and I haven't added a new book to it for 8.5 months -- that is until a minute ago when I added this one. It's reserved for books that are more than five stars, books I would happily read twice (as a rule of thumb I dislike re-reading books), and ones that went above and beyond what i hoped and expected. 'I loved Writing Plots With Drama, Depth &amp; Heart: Nail Your Novel, as it states the basics you'd expect but then it feels written in a personal way, easy to connect to, and really reaches out to find a way to make the reader understand the content in a way they can readily apply to their own work. This book is a good all rounder yet avoids the Jack Of All Trades trap. There are minimal sections you'd skip if you were an experienced writer and beginners could easily understand it. I highly recommend this investment if you're a writer.' - Rebecca Berto 'I signed up for this book when it was available for pre-order and eagerly awaited its release! It was worth all the anticipation - Roz's latest book in the Nail Your Novel series is packed with helpful and targeted advice. Writers should never stop learning, which is why I'll never stop reading fantastic books like this one. A must for every writer's book shelf.' - Joanne Phillips 'Roz Morris is clearly way, way ahead of most writers when it comes to understanding what works and what does not, plotwise. Nail Your Novel contains stacks of advice on how to move your plot forward, as well as warning of the many pitfalls that await the less experienced writer. I wish I had read this book before I wrote my first novel, as it would have saved on a lot of re-writing and helped me to avoid some of the flatter passages that I know are still in it. If you are about to launch into your first attempts at writing and have never read-up on plot, do yourself a favour and invest some time in reading this book.' - Paul Gallimore 'An excellent how-to book written with clarity and precision. It answers important questions I had not thought to ask. I particularly like books that encourage rather than preach about all the mistakes I shall make as a rookie novelist. When we embark on the journey towards becoming a published writer, we need an experienced guide. Roz Morris is such a person. She has written other books in the 'Nail Your Novel' series. I intend to buy and read them all.' - Lita Wickham 'Having embarked on the fourth edit of my novel, I knew something wasn't working... I was beginning to become obsessed .. unable to concentrate properly on anything else. Then I found this book. When I reached the part about beginnings, the solution led me straight to my first four pages. With a gleeful stab on the delete button, those four pages became one page. The beginning had been fixed so spectacularly, I opened a bottle of wine to celebrate! (I don't drink as a rule). There is so much sound advice packed in this little book, it is worth every single penny. I am now coming to the end of the rewrite and am, at last, happy. Thank you, Roz Morris. If I could give you six stars, I would.' - Annieeye 'What a fabulous book, I loved it! There are plenty of examples of what is good vs bad writing; how to hook a reader, etc. Aspiring authors can benefit from great, sound advice based on years of experience. Roz is a master. This book is a little gem.' - SB Johnston
zlib_text: Table of Contents
  
  [WHAT IS PLOT?](index_split_003.html#filepos28385)
  
  > > [Conflict](index_split_004.html#filepos30709)
  
  > > [Story Summary](index_split_005.html#filepos32548)
  
  > > [Power of Experience](index_split_006.html#filepos35485)
  
  > > [Power of Desire](index_split_007.html#filepos36005)
  
  > > [Who Is Your Lead?](index_split_008.html#filepos37071)
  
  > > [Conflict = Tension](index_split_009.html#filepos39631)
  
  > > [Internal and External Conflict](index_split_010.html#filepos40189)
  
  > > [Inner vs. Outer](index_split_011.html#filepos40516)
  
  > > [Character Conflict](index_split_012.html#filepos40988)
  
  > > [Driven to Disrupt](index_split_013.html#filepos41407)
  
  > > [Problems = Energy](index_split_014.html#filepos41852)
  
  > > [Pacing and Pulse](index_split_015.html#filepos43281)
  
  > > [Hope vs. Fear](index_split_016.html#filepos44356)
  
  > > [Knockout = Success](index_split_017.html#filepos44698)
  
  > > [The Great Disturbance](index_split_018.html#filepos45121)
  
  > > [Plot In Action!](index_s