The Plot Machine

Writer Better Stories Faster

By: Dale Kutzera

Narrated by: Dale Kutzera

There are a lot of books on story structure, but only The Plot Machine presents a step-by-step guide to designing a story. In clear, precise language, this guide discusses the various types of stories we tell, their specific parts, and how they are assembled. Say good-bye to staring at the blank page waiting for lightning to strike. Just put a few coins in the plot machine, and write better stories faster.

©2015 Dale Kutzera (P)2015 Dale Kutzera

Overwhelmed with great information

The only flaw with this book is the title. It should be called "The Character Machine". However, it's not actually a flaw because, as the book explains: The character is the plot. Highly recommend and be ready to take notes and make a chart.

Covered it all!

Well read with lots of info for designing and insight for plot development of your novel. I enjoyed it!!

excellent help for all writers

this book has helped me with my writting 100%. if you have an idea that's been stuck in your head, this book will give you the right structure to formulate your book. I seriously recommend it

Perfect for its purpose, as advertised.

I have rated this book and its performance so highly because it performs exactly as promised. This book is not going to be a classic, and its performance is not going to win any awards. The book itself is workmanlike and sturdy, just as the performance is. This book is all about setting up a machine for designing plots, and -- as the author makes clear -- this is not a book on writing. This is a book more about the business of writing, specifically as it applies to the writer going about business.
You could hardly ask for a more purpose-focused book on the whatnot of writing, as opposed to the actual writing itself.

Good nuts and bolts information on plotting

What did you love best about The Plot Machine?

The information is to the point, and covers the major types of plots.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Narration is wooden but serviceable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I listened to several parts over again to absorb the information.