"I needed advice before I tried to write a novel. The usual axiom — write what you know — wasn't helpful. So I turned to James Scott Bell. He taught me how to structure a great entrance — the equivalent of gliding down a spiral staircase in a wedding gown — and how to keep the next 400 pages from becoming as hopelessly tangled as the crumpled papers and wads of gum in my old desk. My novel sold."
Sarah Pekkanen, author of The Opposite of Me
"James Scott Bell is a master of writing craft with the rare ability to teach others, through his books and workshops. Rather than framing writing ability as gift bestowed upon a chosen few, Jim makes it accessible to anyone who is willing to dig deep and put in the time to learn the craft. I have learned more from Jim’s books than any writing course, and this book is no exception. As a former teacher turned novelist, I know how to spot a talented teacher when I see one. James Scott Bell doesn't just make the cut, he sets the standard."
Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Time well spent. I expect Jim's teaching to inform my writing for years."
Jerry B. Jenkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“James Scott Bell is my go-to writing guru!”
Terri Blackstock, New York Times bestselling author
"I am inspired by Bell's enthusiastic approach, and impressed with his numerous, helpful insights into the craft of storytelling."
Bill Marsilii, screenwriter