"This book is so insightful and nothing in it is superficial - it digs down into the heart of what makes characters and stories actually WORK! I've been writing fiction professionally for 15 years, both traditionally and self-published, and am well past learning the basics, but I can't resist a good workbook, and this one does not disappoint! This is different from any other writing book I've seen and not only knows its stuff, but presents solutions and activities I've never seen before. As I was reading through it, I kept thinking, "More people should know about this!""
Story Machine: The Ultimate Novel Planner for Writers (2nd Edition)