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Sun Tzu said, "Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat."
Your characters deserve your best strategic thinking. Are you ready to learn the secrets known by Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Mao, Clauswitz, and other famed strategists?
War: A source of enduring fascination to readers and the crucible that reveals character. Quality strategic thinking transforms stories from average to unforgettable and brings new depth to characters and their dilemmas. Backed by years of research into military strategy as well as examples from novels, movies, and short stories, Military Strategy for Writers offers a detailed look at how to incorporate strategic thinking into plots, characters, and structure. Each chapter zeroes in on an aspect of strategy, how it works (or doesn't) in reality and fiction, and how to apply it to your own narratives.
Designed as a resource for writers, gamers, and editors this book will:
Included at the end is a list of questions to ask as you write, as well as a guide to doing quick military research that will fill you with knowledge and get you back to the keyboard fast. If you're in the mood for more information, Stein offers ten indispensable books on strategy to further your knowledge.
Clear, engaging, and written with a dry wit, Stein vividly describes major types of military strategy, their advantages, and disadvantages in various situations. Military Strategy for Writers gives you everything you need to ensure that your characters only make mistakes in their strategy when it will serve the plot and your goals as an author. Quality strategic thinking transforms stories from average to unforgettable and brings new depth to characters and their dilemmas.
Be warned! Once you know these secrets, you will see lost opportunities everywhere.
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