Books by Paul Larkin

Edinburgh 1993: Sidney Dempsey is trying to understand life, love and why his football team have stopped winning matches.Glasgow 1994: The Celtic Board are under siege, the supporters are calling for change and the football team have stopped winning games,Read how the stories become intertwined as the battle for the soul of Celtic is in full cry and a team across the other side of the city look unstoppable,Trouble is, they thought that too...

Most books about writing stories analyse existing texts that use an established language.This book focuses on a time when language was just forming and on those first basic stories.What were those stories about? What inspired them? Which subconscious memories were they describing? These were the questions that inspired this book.In this book you will discover:- The 5 major plots that guide your story from beginning to end. - The 7 characters in every story. You will know immediately how these characters should act, say and look like. - The 5 minor plots that guarantee interest. Select one of the standard minor challenges and your story gains momentum. - Words to avoid. Learn the vocabulary that appeals to your audience and grabs their attention immediately. - The 2 types of conflict. Physical conflict gets attention but there is another situation that audiences love. It?s subtle, it?s used in the top-selling movies and novels.

If you want more readers to buy your books, you need to know what makes a story successful. More readers mean more sales. In this book, you will:Learn the basic structure of all storiesDiscover the framework preferred by Hollywood directorsRealize that there are only a few basic plotsMeet the main characters found in every storyIdentify events that make a blockbuster movieKnow how actions can reveal a characters personalityUncover the emotions that resonate with your readersExamine the characteristics of emotional reactionsDiscover how to make your readers a part of your storyLearn the secrets of getting and keeping your readers attentionGenerate lots of ideas for plots and twistsA successful story is made up of many elements. In this book, you will find the components that you need to turn your manuscript into a best seller.

If you are a writer or storyteller searching for the one simple formula that 'finally works' then this book is for you. You will be using the same formula used by the writers of the top-grossing films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Avatar. This formula is found in the top-grossing books such as The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Once you possess this simple formula you will be able to quickly identify the elements of an attention-grabbing story. No need to spend hours dreaming up an idea that may or may not work. This book has already analysed the stories in the most popular films and books. It provides you with the simple formula that will help you to write the masterpiece that could make you rich.

By the end of this book you will be able to create a short story quickly and easily. For beginners who want an easy formula to get started, this book offers lots of tips and examples. For more experienced writers who want inspiration for new stories, this book provides an alternative approach. For the curious who want to know why some fairy tales are so popular, you'll be given both simple and detailed answers. Using a revolutionary, new method the author offers an alternative approach for those who have not yet succeeded in creating their masterpiece. In this no-nonsense, easy to understand text you will see exactly how and why a story captures the audience's attention. This book is about you succeeding in creating a short story. You will learn the hidden secrets of the master storytellers and be shown how to apply them.