How to Write Best-Selling Fiction

If you had to buy one Audiobook to become a writer, this would be my pick. It’s engaging, informative and full of useful information.
My one gripe, is that they don’t name the chapters/lectures. This “should” be a great reference for writers, but it’s held back by such a simple thing, adding informative chapter names would vastly increase the utility of this series of lectures.

I found this lecture series and it’s teacher to be of immense help. It’s hard to get yourself up in the morning to do anything half the time, but this audio book made a huge difference for me. It has encouraged me, not only to be a writer, but a creative in other areas of my life as well. Thank you James Scott Bell. I deeply appreciate you! (Be blessed sir)

Excellent for established writers looking to level up. He sets structure and direction for any writer though more experienced writers will have a better grasp.

If you learn from only one source about writing novels this should be it. Believe me because I've gone through over 50 books on writing and you'll never find anything as complete and enjoyable as James Scott Bell's take on it.

Between the lectures and the PDF workbook, this is a detailed, practical, and motivating tool for writing my next book!

This lecture series includes techniques, tactics and procedures both creatively and within the profession. While I’ve heard the same elements in other training and how-to books, these lectures here are a complete presentation of them for the noob and amateur to learn and review all in one place. Of course, I’d say that more succinctly by next week by applying tips from this series. Recommended to new, struggling, or hopeful writers.

I cannot give this work enough stars! I highly recommend this audiobook to anyone who desires to improve their writing.

From my first listen, I knew I had found a crucial tool for my "I want to write a novel" toolkit. I've read several books on writing craft, all of which are valuable. James Scott Bell's work, "How to Write Best-Selling Fiction" is actually a phenomenal writing course. His instruction is clear and concise. The audiobook is structured in chapters as lectures which cover the art of the story and how to develop ideas, structure, plot & scene development, character development, and dialog. He also discussed the vast and complex world of publishing. Quite the eye-opener for me. This audiobook also comes with an extensive PDF file that is extremely valuable!

I've listened to the book all the way through the first time, which was like trying to drink from a fire hose! So much information. The second time through, I used it as an actual writing class and listened while in front of my computer, or with a notebook, taking detailed notes. Now, I am combing through certain sections with my WIP opened on my computer, and doing a lot of tweaking.

Excellent work Mr. Bell. Thank you.

Although I admit there are a few points I disagree on, overall this is a fantastic introduction to the fundamentals of writing highly commercial fiction.

James Scott Bell is enthusiastic about writing and it shows in his voice and his lessons on how to write best-selling fiction. Even if you don't want to write a best-seller, it is still a great course on storytelling that will have you reanalyze some of your favorite books and movies and their beats. Will be re-reading/listening again and again as I write my book.

This book is invaluable for all writers. It guides you every step of the way.
Many thanks; James Scott Bell.