{"product_id":"military-strategy-for-writers-paperback","title":"Military Strategy for Writers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Kenneth Stein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Tzu said, \"Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour 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?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWar: 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, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Strategy for Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a resource for writers, gamers, and editors this book will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild your strategic vocabulary ensuring your military genius characters sound like they know what they are talking about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpower you to use classic strategic thought in your stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive down into the strategies of sea power to bring richness to stories set at sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoar with strategies of air power and learn why experts argue if air power should be regarded as strategic or tactical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss out how military and civilian strategists use game theory to formulate nuclear strategy in the absence of historical examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate how your characters can fight and win an insurgency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow how states fight insurgents and how that gives you a secret tool to use in your stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveal how the types of terrorism show the character of both terrorists and the states that fight it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake you to the stars to learn about war in the far future and strategy in space, as well as how to apply strategic thinking to fantasy campaigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear, engaging, and written with a dry wit, Stein vividly describes major types of military strategy, their advantages, and disadvantages in various situations. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Strategy for Writers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e gives you everything you need to ensure that your characters \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e make mistakes in their strategy when it will serve the plot and \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e goals as an author. Quality strategic thinking transforms stories from average to unforgettable and brings new depth to characters and their dilemmas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe warned! Once you know these secrets, you will see lost opportunities everywhere. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51777052606752,"sku":"9781737018742","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/33d8c3aa1e60e63a75fe693ae2f1617a.webp?v=1780491277","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/military-strategy-for-writers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}