{"title":"Deborah Chester","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeborah Chester offers insightful guidance for writers and creative minds, blending practical advice with a deep understanding of narrative craft. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasy Fiction Formula\u003c\/em\u003e, explore the structures and techniques fundamental to storytelling, especially within the fantasy genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike, Chester’s books serve as a valuable resource for refining writing skills and mastering the art of fiction. Through clear instruction and thoughtful analysis, her collection supports the journey from concept to compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-fantasy-fiction-formula-by-deborah-chester-9780719097065","title":"The Fantasy Fiction Formula","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA guide to the nuts and bolts of fantasy writing that illustrates techniques with examples drawn from published fantasy fiction and offers plentiful drills and exercises to help students hone their writing skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels. Examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy illustrate her nuts-and-bolts approach to elemental story design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher, who studied writing in Chester's classes at the University of Oklahoma, \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasy Fiction Formula\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a practical, proven approach to writing fantasy like a pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773164404972,"sku":"9780719097065","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719097065-the-fantasy-fiction-formula.jpg?v=1782183822"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/deborah-chester.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}