Bolt-On Wheel Spacers 30mm 66,5mm 5x112
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Bolt-On Wheel Spacers 30mm 66,5mm 5x112

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Bolt-On Wheel Spacers 30mm 66,5mm 5x112The price applies to a set for one axle without screws securing the spacers to the hubs. Spacers screwed on to a hub 30mm thick per side with centering flange. Product description: material PA6 duralumin thread type M14x1. 5 black oxidised steel bushes distance thickness 30mm per side (60mm per axis) hole flange diameter 66. 5mm hole spacing 5x112mm screws included for fixing the spacers to the hubs (M14 x 1,5) screw hardness 10. 9 The spacers match:

The price applies to a set for one axle without screws securing the spacers to the hubs.

Spacers screwed on to a hub 30mm thick per side with centering flange.

Product description:

  • material - PA6 duralumin
  • thread type - M14x1.5 black oxidised steel bushes
  • distance thickness - 30mm per side (60mm per axis)
  • hole / flange diameter - 66.5mm
  • hole spacing - 5x112mm
  • screws included for fixing the spacers to the hubs (M14 x 1,5)
  • screw hardness 10.9

The spacers match:

Audi A4 CABA 1.8 TFSi 120 2008-2015
Audi A4 CABB 1.8 TFSi 160 2007-2011
Audi A4 CAEB 2.0 TFSi 211 2008-2013
Audi A4 CAGA 2.0 TDi 143 2007-2013
Audi A4 CAGB 2.0 TDi 136 2009-2015
Audi A4 CAGC 2.0 TDi 120 2008-2015
Audi A4 CAHA 2.0 TDi 170 2008-2011
Audi A4 CAHB 2.0 TDi 163 2011-2015
Audi A4 CALA 3.2 FSi 2007-2011
Audi A4 CAMA 2.7 TDi 2007-2011
Audi A4 CAPA 3.0 TDi 240 2007-2011
Audi A4 CDNB 2.0 TFSi 180 2008-2011
Audi A4 CDUC 3.0 TDi 245 2011-2015
Audi A4 CFKA 2.0 TFSi flexible 2009-2015
Audi A4 CGLC 2.0 TDi 177 2011-2015
Audi A4 CJCD 2.0 TDi 150 2011-2015
Audi A4 CJEB 1.8 TFSi 170 2011-2015
Audi A4 CLAB 3.0 TDi 204 2011-2015
Audi A4 CMUA 3.0 TFSi 2012-2015
Audi A4 CNCD 2.0 TFSi 225 2013-2015
Audi A4 CNHA 2.0 TDi 190 2014-2015
Audi A4 CRTC 3.0TDi 272 2016-2018
Audi A4 CSWB 3.0TDi 218 2016-2018
Audi A4 CVK 2.0TFSi (DBA-8WCVK) 2017-2018
Audi A4 CVK 40 TFSi (DBA-8WCVK) 2019-2019
Audi A4 CVKB 2.0TFSi 190 2016-2016
Audi A4 CVKB 40 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A4 CVLA 2.0TFSi g-tron 2016-2018
Audi A4 CVLA 40 g-tron 2019-2019
Audi A4 CVN 1.4TFSi (ABA-8WCVN) 2016-2018
Audi A4 CVN 35 TFSi (ABA-8WCVN) 2019-2019
Audi A4 CVNA 1.4TFSi 2016-2018
Audi A4 CYMC 2.0TFSi 252 2016-2016
Audi A4 CYR 2.0TFSi (DBA-8WCYRF) 2016-2018
Audi A4 CYR 45 TFSi (DBA-8WCYRF) 2019-2019
Audi A4 CZHA 2.0TDi 150 2016-2018
Audi A4 CZHA 35 TDi 2018-2019
Audi A4 DESA 2.0TDi 190 2016-2018
Audi A4 DESA 40 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A4 DEUC 2.0TDi 122 2016-2018
Audi A4 DEUC 30 TDi 2018-2019
Audi A4 I4 2.0 TFSi 2009-2016
Audi A4 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-8WCVK) 2016-2016
Audi A4 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-8WCYRF) 2016-2016
Audi A4 I4 2.0TFSi 190 2017-2018
Audi A4 I4 2.0TFSi 252 2017-2018
Audi A4 I4 30 TDi 122 2019-2020
Audi A4 I4 30 TDi 136 2019-2020
Audi A4 I4 35 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A4 I4 35 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A4 I4 40 g-tron 2020-2020
Audi A4 I4 40 TFSi 2019-2019
Audi A4 I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi A4 V6 45 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A4 V6 50 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A4 Allroad CRTC 3.0TDi 272 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad CSWB 3.0TDi 218 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad CYMC 2.0TFSi 2016-2016
Audi A4 Allroad CYR 2.0TFSi quattro (ABA-8WCYRA) 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad CYR 45 TFSi quattro (ABA-8WCYRA) 2019-2019
Audi A4 Allroad DESA 2.0TDi 190 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad DETB 2.0TDi 163 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad DEUA 2.0TDi 150 2016-2018
Audi A4 Allroad I4 2.0TDi 2009-2015
Audi A4 Allroad I4 2.0TFSi 2009-2018
Audi A4 Allroad I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi A4 Allroad I4 45 TFSi quattro 2019-2020
Audi A5 CRTC 3.0TDi 272 2017-2018
Audi A5 CSWB 3.0TDi 218 2016-2018
Audi A5 CVK 2.0TFSi (DBA-F5CVKL) 2017-2018
Audi A5 CVK 40 TFSi (DBA-F5CVKL) 2018-2019
Audi A5 CVKB 2.0TFSi 190 2016-2018
Audi A5 CVKB 40 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A5 CVLA 2.0TFSi g-tron 2017-2018
Audi A5 CVLA 40 g-tron 2019-2020
Audi A5 CVNA 1.4TFSi 2016-2018
Audi A5 CYR 2.0TFSi (ABA-F5CYRC) 2017-2018
Audi A5 CYR 2.0TFSi (DBA-F5CYRF) 2016-2018
Audi A5 CYR 2.0TFSi (DBA-F5CYRL) 2017-2018
Audi A5 CYR 45 TFSi (ABA-F5CYRC) 2018-2019
Audi A5 CYR 45 TFSi (DBA-F5CYRF) 2018-2019
Audi A5 CYR 45 TFSi (DBA-F5CYRL) 2018-2019
Audi A5 CYRB 2.0 TFSi 249 2016-2018
Audi A5 CYRB 2.0 TFSi 252 2016-2018
Audi A5 CYRB 45 TFSi 249 2019-2020
Audi A5 CZHA 2.0TDi 150 2017-2018
Audi A5 CZHA 35 TDi 150 2018-2019
Audi A5 DCPC 3.0TDi 286 2017-2018
Audi A5 DESA 2.0TDi 190 2016-2018
Audi A5 DESA 40 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A5 I4 1.8TFSi 2007-2016
Audi A5 I4 2.0TDi 2007-2016
Audi A5 I4 2.0TFSi 2007-2018
Audi A5 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-8TCDNF) 2009-2011
Audi A5 I4 2.0TFSi (DBA-8TCDNF) 2012-2016
Audi A5 I4 2.7TDi 2007-2012
Audi A5 I4 35 TDi 163 2019-2020
Audi A5 I4 35 TFSi 2018-2019
Audi A5 I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi A5 I4 45 TFSi 245 2019-2020
Audi A5 V6 3.0TDi 2007-2016
Audi A5 V6 3.0TDi quattro 2013-2016
Audi A5 V6 3.0TFSi 2013-2016
Audi A5 V6 3.2FSi 2007-2012
Audi A5 V6 3.2FSi (ABA-8TCALF) 2007-2010
Audi A5 V6 45 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A5 V6 50 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A6 DFB 40 TDi (3CA-F2DFBF) 2020-2020
Audi A6 DKN 45 TFSi (3AA-F2DKNF) 2020-2020
Audi A6 DLZ 55 TFSi quattro (AAA-F2DLZF) 2019-2020
Audi A6 DLZA 55 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi A6 DLZA 55 TFSi quattro 2018-2020
Audi A6 I4 1.8TFSi 2012-2018
Audi A6 I4 1.8TFSi (ABA-4GCYG) 2015-2018
Audi A6 I4 2.0TDi 2011-2018
Audi A6 I4 2.0TFSi 2011-2018
Audi A6 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-4GCYPS) 2015-2018
Audi A6 I4 35 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A6 I4 40 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A6 I4 45 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A6 V6 2.5FSi 2012-2018
Audi A6 V6 2.8FSi 2012-2015
Audi A6 V6 3.0TDi 2011-2018
Audi A6 V6 3.0TFSi 2012-2018
Audi A6 V6 3.0TFSi (ABA-4GCRES) 2015-2018
Audi A6 V6 45 TDi quattro 2018-2020
Audi A6 V6 50 TDi quattro 2018-2020
Audi A6 Allroad CRE 3.0TFSi (ABA-4GCREB) 2015-2018
Audi A6 Allroad CREC 3.0TFSi 2015-2018
Audi A6 Allroad CREC 55 TFSi 2018-2019
Audi A6 Allroad CRTD 3.0TDi 272 2014-2018
Audi A6 Allroad CRTE 3.0TDi 218 2014-2018
Audi A6 Allroad CVUA 3.0TDi 320 2014-2018
Audi A6 Allroad CZVF 3.0TDi 190 2015-2018
Audi A6 Allroad V6 3.0TDi 2012-2014
Audi A6 Allroad V6 3.0TFSi 2012-2014
Audi A6 Allroad V6 45 TDi quattro 2019-2020
Audi A6 Allroad V6 50 TDi quattro 2019-2020
Audi A6 Allroad V6 55 TDi quattro 2019-2020
Audi A6 Allroad V6 55 TFSi quattro 2019-2020
Audi A7 DAXB 45 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A7 DFB 40 TDi (3CA-F2DFBS) 2019-2020
Audi A7 DKN 45 TFSi (3AA-F2DKNS) 2019-2020
Audi A7 DLZ 55 TFSi (AAA-F2DLZS) 2018-2020
Audi A7 DLZA 55 TFSi 2018-2018
Audi A7 I4 2.0TFSi 2014-2017
Audi A7 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-4GCYPC) 2015-2018
Audi A7 I4 40 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A7 I4 55 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi A7 V6 2.8FSi 2010-2014
Audi A7 V6 3.0TDi 2010-2017
Audi A7 V6 3.0TFSi 2010-2018
Audi A7 V6 3.0TFSi (ABA-4GCGWC) 2011-2011
Audi A7 V6 3.0TFSi (ABA-4GCREC) 2015-2018
Audi A7 V6 3.0TFSi (DBA-4GCGWC) 2012-2014
Audi A7 V6 45 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A7 V6 50 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A7 V6 55 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi A8 CXY 60 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A8 CXY 60 TFSi (AAA-F8CXYL) 2018-2020
Audi A8 CXY L 60 TFSi (AAA-F8CXYF) 2018-2020
Audi A8 CZS 55 TFSi (AAA-F8CZSF) 2018-2020
Audi A8 CZSE 55 TFSi 2018-2020
Audi A8 DDVC 50 TDi 2018-2020
Audi A8 I4 2.0TFSi 2012-2015
Audi A8 V6 3.0TDi 2010-2017
Audi A8 V6 3.0TFSi 2010-2018
Audi A8 V6 3.0TFSi (DBA-4HCREF) 2014-2017
Audi A8 V6 45 TDi 2019-2020
Audi A8 V6 60 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi A8 V8 4.0TFSi 2012-2018
Audi A8 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4HCTGF) 2014-2017
Audi A8 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4HCTGL) 2014-2017
Audi A8 V8 4.2FSi 2011-2012
Audi A8 V8 4.2TDi 2003-2017
Audi A8 V8 60 TDi 2020-2020
Audi A8 W12 6.3FSi 2011-2017
Audi A8 W12 6.3FSi (ABA-4HCTNL) 2014-2017
Audi Allroad I4 2.0TFSi 2013-2016
Audi Q5 DAX 2.0TFSi (DBA-FYDAXA) 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DAX 2.0TFSi (DBA-FYDAXS) 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DAX 45 TFSi (DBA-FYDAXA) 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DAX 45 TFSi (DBA-FYDAXS) 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DAXB 2.0TFSi 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DCPC 3.0TDi 286 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DCPC 50 TDi 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DESA 2.0TDi 190 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DESA 40 TDi 190 2018-2020
Audi Q5 DESA 40 TDi 204 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DET 40 TDi (LDA-FYDETA) 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DET 40 TDi (LDA-FYDETS) 2019-2020
Audi Q5 DETB 2.0TDi 163 2017-2018
Audi Q5 DETB 35 TDi 2018-2020
Audi Q5 DEUA 2.0TDi 150 2017-2018
Audi Q5 I4 2.0 TFSi 2018-2019
Audi Q5 I4 2.0TDi 2007-2016
Audi Q5 I4 2.0TFSi 2007-2016
Audi Q5 I4 2.0TFSi (ABA-8RCNCF) 2012-2016
Audi Q5 I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi Q5 I4 50 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi Q5 I4 55 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi Q5 V6 3.0TDi 2007-2016
Audi Q5 V6 3.0TFSi 2012-2016
Audi Q5 V6 3.2FSi 2007-2011
Audi Q5 V6 45 TDi 2019-2020
Audi Q7 CRE 3.0 TFSi (ABA-4MCREA) 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CRE 3.0 TFSi (ABA-4MCRES) 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CRE 55 TFSi (ABA-4MCREA) 2018-2019
Audi Q7 CRE 55 TFSi (ABA-4MCRES) 2018-2019
Audi Q7 CREC 55 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi Q7 CRTC 3.0 TDi 272 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CRTC 45 TDi 231 2018-2020
Audi Q7 CRTC 45 TDi 249 2020-2020
Audi Q7 CRTE 3.0 TDi Ultra 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CVMD 3.0 TDi 249 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CVMD 45 TDi 249 2019-2019
Audi Q7 CYR 2.0 TFSi (ABA-4MCYRA) 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CYR 2.0 TFSi (ABA-4MCYRS) 2016-2018
Audi Q7 CYR 45 TFSi (ABA-4MCYRA) 2018-2019
Audi Q7 CYR 45 TFSi (ABA-4MCYRS) 2018-2019
Audi Q7 I4 2.0 TFSi 2016-2018
Audi Q7 I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi Q7 I4 55 e-tron 2018-2019
Audi Q7 V6 3.0 TDi e-tron 2016-2018
Audi Q7 V6 3.0 TFSi 2016-2018
Audi Q7 V6 50 TDi 2018-2020
Audi Q7 V6 55 TFSi 2019-2019
Audi Q7 V6 55 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi Q7 V6 60 TFSi e 2019-2020
Audi Q8 CVMD 45 TDi 249 2019-2020
Audi Q8 DCB 55 TFSi (AAA-F1DCBA) 2019-2020
Audi Q8 DCB 55 TFSi (AAA-F1DCBS) 2019-2020
Audi Q8 DCBD 55 TFSi 2018-2018
Audi Q8 DHXA 50 TDi 2018-2020
Audi Q8 I4 45 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi Q8 V6 45 TDi 231 2019-2020
Audi Q8 V6 55 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi RS Q8 V8 4.0 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi RS4 DEC 2.9TFSi (ABA-8WDECF) 2019-2019
Audi RS4 DECA 2.9TFSi 2017-2020
Audi RS4 V8 4.2FSi 2012-2016
Audi RS4 V8 4.2FSi (ABA-8KCFSF) 2013-2016
Audi RS5 CFS 4.2FSi (ABA-8FCFSF) 2013-2016
Audi RS5 CFS 4.2FSi (ABA-8TCFSF) 2010-2016
Audi RS5 DEC 2.9 TFSi (ABA-F5DECF) 2017-2019
Audi RS5 DEC 2.9 TFSi (ABA-F5DECL) 2019-2019
Audi RS5 DECA 2.9 TFSi 2017-2018
Audi RS5 V6 2.9 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi RS5 V8 4.2FSi 2010-2016
Audi RS6 V8 4.0 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi RS6 V8 4.0TFSi 2013-2018
Audi RS6 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4GCRDS) 2013-2015
Audi RS6 V8 4.0TFSi performance 2015-2018
Audi RS6 V8 4.0TFSi performance (ABA-4GCWUS) 2016-2018
Audi RS7 CWUC 4.0TFSi performance 2015-2015
Audi RS7 V8 4.0 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi RS7 V8 4.0TFSi 2013-2018
Audi RS7 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4GCRDC) 2014-2015
Audi RS7 V8 4.0TFSi performance 2016-2018
Audi RS7 V8 4.0TFSi performance (ABA-4GCWUC) 2016-2018
Audi S4 CWG 3.0TFSi (ABA-8WCWGF) 2016-2019
Audi S4 CWGD 3.0TFSi 2016-2019
Audi S4 V6 3.0 TFSi 2020-2020
Audi S4 V6 3.0TFSi 2009-2015
Audi S4 V6 S4 TDi 2019-2020
Audi S5 CWG 3.0TFSi (ABA-F5CWGC) 2017-2019
Audi S5 CWG 3.0TFSi (ABA-F5CWGF) 2017-2019
Audi S5 CWG 3.0TFSi (ABA-F5CWGL) 2017-2019
Audi S5 CWGD 3.0 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi S5 CWGD 3.0TFSi 2017-2018
Audi S5 V6 3.0TFSi 2011-2016
Audi S5 V6 S5 TDi 2019-2020
Audi S5 V8 4.2FSi 2007-2012
Audi S6 CTG 4.0TFSi (ABA-4GCTGA) 2015-2018
Audi S6 V6 2.9 TFSi 2020-2020
Audi S6 V6 S6 TDi 2019-2020
Audi S6 V8 4.0TFSi 2012-2018
Audi S7 CTGE 4.0TFSi 2014-2015
Audi S7 V6 2.9 TFSi 2020-2020
Audi S7 V6 S7 TDi 2019-2020
Audi S7 V8 4.0TFSi 2012-2018
Audi S7 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4GCEUL) 2012-2014
Audi S7 V8 4.0TFSi (ABA-4GCTGL) 2015-2018
Audi S8 V8 4.0 TFSi 2019-2020
Audi S8 V8 4.0TFSi 2012-2017
Audi S8 V8 4.0TFSi plus 2015-2018
Audi SQ5 CWG 3.0 TFSi (ABA-FYCWGA) 2018-2020
Audi SQ5 CWG 3.0 TFSi (ABA-FYCWGS) 2017-2020
Audi SQ5 CWGD 3.0 TFSi 2017-2020
Audi SQ5 V6 3.0TDi 2012-2016
Audi SQ5 V6 3.0TDi plus 2015-2016
Audi SQ5 V6 3.0TFSi 2012-2017
Audi SQ5 V6 3.0TFSi (ABA-8RCTXF) 2013-2016
Audi SQ5 V6 SQ5 TDi 2019-2020
Audi SQ7 CZAC 4.0TDi 2016-2017
Audi SQ7 CZAC SQ7 TDi 2017-2020
Audi SQ8 V8 SQ8 TDi 2019-2020
BMW i8 B38K15A 1.5 2016-2016
BMW i8 B38K15A 1.5 (DLA-2Z15) 2016-2016
Chrysler Crossfire M112 C32 3.2i SC 2003-2007
Chrysler Crossfire M112 E32 3.2i 2003-2007
Porsche Macan I4 2.0 2019-2020
Porsche Macan MCT.BA 3.0 S Diesel 2014-2018
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Toyota Supra B48B20 2.0i (3BA-DB22) 2019-2020
Toyota Supra B48B20 2.0i (3BA-DB82) 2019-2020
Toyota Supra B58B30 3.0i 2019-2020
Toyota Supra B58B30 3.0i (3BA-DB42) 2019-2020

Our spacers are made of duralumin roller PA6, thanks to which they are very durable and lightweight, and thanks to the use of two-stage steel sleeves with thread it is not possible to break the thread as in the case of distances in which the threads are aluminum.

Both the hole and the centering flange are created with a tolerance of up to 0.05 mm, which ensures accurate centering of the wheel and prevents the occurrence of vibrations on the steering wheel that occur when the rim is not properly aligned.

Screwed spacers are also made of duralumin with pressed knurled pins or steel threaded sleeves, which prevents thread breakage. Both pins and sleeves are secured against being pulled out when tightening the wheel by their two-stage shape.

The advantage of the distances is the increase in the track width, thanks to which the car behaves better when cornering, and also looks better because the wheels are not hidden in the fenders.

Thanks to the use of spacers, we can mount rims with other parameters such as larger offset (ET), because we level the difference precisely through the spacers. You can also use spacers that change the spacing of the bolts, which allows you to install rims from another car with the same number of fixing bolts.

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WIRED FOR STORY By Lisa Cron Reviewed by C J Singh (Berkeley, California) Excellent Primer on Novel-Writing In Berkeley, California, we happily have access to four independent bookstores that display literary novels and creative-writing craft books. Browsing, I picked up two books by Lisa Cron on using "Brain Science" for writing fiction. The jacket quote by Caroline Leavitt rivetted my attention: "I'd never consider writing a novel without Lisa's input, and neither should you." As a longtime fan of Leavitt's novels "Is This Tomorrow," " Pictures of You, " "Girls in Trouble," I looked up Stanford Continuing Education where Leavitt regularly teaches online courses. As a Stanford Alumnus (Psychology PhD), I've taken several on-campus and online workshops on fiction-writing. While still at the bookstore, I promptly signed up for Leavitt's soon-to-begin course that uses two coaching books: Cron's Wired For Story and John Truby's The Anatomy of Story. I'm familiar with Truby's book and its nine excellent exercises. See my detailed review on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R29NU7U6LAHGBV/ Here's my review of Lisa Cron's "Wired For Story" "WIRED FOR STORY' presents a unique, distinguishing feature among fiction-writing primers: throughout its text, the author includes excerpts from the published works of leading contemporary brain-scientists that validate the principles of narrative craft. Cron explains the principles of narrative craft in twelve well-organized chapters that focus on theme, the protagonist's issue, characters' bios, points of view, rising conflicts, subplots, suspense, reveals, and the arc from setup to payoff. At the beginning of each chapter, she presents sentences in italics that illuminate the cognitive-science underpinnings of narrative craft. Examples follow. "Cognitive Secret: When the brain focuses its full attention on something, it filters out all unnecessary information. Story Secret: To hold the brain's attention, everything in a story must be there on a need-to-know basis" (page 23). . "Cognitive Secret: Everything we do is goal directed and our biggest goal is figuring out everyone else's agenda, the better to figure out our own. Story Secret: A protagonist without a clear goal has nothing to figure out and nowhere to go" (p 65) . "Cognitive Secret: It takes long-term, conscious effort to hone a skill before the brain assigns it to the cognitive unconscious. "Story Secret: There's no writing; there's only rewriting" (p 219). Also remarkable are sentences in bold that challenge advice offered in some writing-craft workshops and books. Examples follow. "Myth: Write What You Know. "Reality: Write What You Know EMOTIONALLY" (p 62). . "Myth: Sensory Details Bring a Story to Life." "Reality: Unless They Convey Necessary Information, Sensory Details Clog a Story's Arteries" (p 118). . "Myth: `Show, Don't Tell' Is Literal - Don't Tell Me John Is Sad, Show Him Crying. "Reality: `Show, Don't Tell Is Figurative - Don't Tell Me John Is Sad, Show Me WHY He's Sad" (p 152). Has the author introduced a Myth of her own? I am afraid so. On page 57, "No matter whose point of view you're writing in, you may be in only one head per scene." In my opinion, the Reality is: No matter whose point of view you're writing in, you may be in only one head per PARAGRAPH. This is the new reality -- virtually every fiction-readers' perception has been reshaped by watching films and TV dramas that imply the camera engaged in frequent head-hopping in a scene. At the end of each chapter, Cron presents a concise series of checkpoints to remind the readers while they develop their work-in-progress. Throughout, she includes many examples from literary works and films. Literary works like Gabriel Marquez's "Love in the Time of Cholera," Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind," and Caroline Leavitt's "Girls in Trouble." Films like "It's a Wonderful Life," "Vertigo," and "American Graffiti." An inspiring citation for writers: " `Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience reveal that our brain is hardwired to respond to story.... It turns that a powerful story can have a hand in rewiring the reader's brain -- helping empathy, for instance - `which is why writers are, and always have been among the most powerful people in the world'. " (On p 239 of Endnotes is the specific citation of three scientists' 2009 article "On Being Moved by Art: How Reading Fiction Transforms the Self" in the Creativity Research Journal vol. 21, no.1 ) WIRED FOR STORY fully earns its title with its numerous citations of recent contributions of neuroscience that validate narrative craft. Examples of cited works included are: V. S. 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Will reading Wired for Story really make you smarter?
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In my 36th year as a would-be and penniless writer, I found myself exiled to a dark rough and tumble city in the Far West, guns blazing as a steely-eyed wordslinger for hire. But then one day I stumbled upon Lisa Cron's book Wired for Story. The book's title had my curiosity. A few sample pages later grabbed my attention and has held it ever since. But the price wasn't right for a poor, humble English teacher living in China upon a Chinese salary. I had bills to pay, a mistress to please, and habits to feed. It seemed to me that Amazon.com was colluding with other dark powers to suck humanity dry; why else would they charge more for a digital book than its paper copy? But then I heard ghostly voices, the cinematic intonations of Morpheus telling me to choose between the red and blue pill; Obiwan Kenobi, "Use the Force"; Nike commercials, "Just Do It!"; and other such shadows flickering upon the wall of my TV room. Even this very particular retail website seemed to whisper across all the vastness of cyberspace, reminding me of my destiny via a personalized showcase of products, that I was not just born to buy... So I added it to my cart. About a download and two chapters later I found that I was still happy after the post-purchase buzz ran its course. This book should be required reading for all writers - and anybody else seeking an inoculation against the raging pandemic of competing narratives spewed out from marketers, pundits, prophets, and others posing as guardians of the truth - most of whom seem to be more enraptured than enlightened. For writers though, Wired for Story is quite different from other "how to" books, as Lisa Cron approaches the craft of storytelling from a neuroscientific point of view. She makes the case that writers aren't just entertainers: they are some of most powerful shakers and shapers of human perception. So if storytellers are like snake oil salesmen, then what is the difference? Both seem to be highly skilled in crafting story, using imagery, and evoking emotions, memories, desires. The difference is all about marketing. Salesmen claim to have knowledge, skills, and expertise, that they, and they alone have whatever it takes to get the facts right and fix things. They market their brands cloaked in story, as if they have a monopoly on truth, or at least the can-do spirit and problem-solving experience needed to improve the economy, save the world, whatever. It doesn't matter that time and time again reality proves them wrong; they will always have another story to spin. The difference between those who would use the power of story to express themselves versus those who would use it for personal gain is, perhaps, a fine red line marking the shadowy borders of between ethics and morality. Storytellers differ because they use words to hook audiences and manipulate a willing reader's central nervous system. They make no claims to knowledge or expertise. Indeed, fiction writers will be first to emphasize their work is fictional, and not based on any real life events or people. Their best writing leaves readers thinking, questioning, minds opening, empathizing, expanding their worldviews, the list goes on almost ad infinitum. Storytellers speak for themselves and let audiences think for themselves; pundits speak for others and tell audiences what to think. What's more, the art and craft of story, as well as the talent and hard time in solitary confinement required for their honing, is estimated to take an average storyteller at least 1,000,000 words or 10,000 hours - not including all the reading, language arts development, and life experience necessary to get to a point one needs to seriously embark on such a ludicrous and un-economical vocation. This means that fiction writers who risk everything for dubious prospects of financial reward must have something else driving them - and a good day job. A presidential candidate though, who has genuinely done the time, and crafts speeches with the skill of a poet or bard, should hypothetically have the critical thinking background, moral authority, and empathy to be a great leader. But in the final analysis, actions contradict words; their ability to spin tales proves the old universal theme that the pen is mightier than the sword. Now when I finish Wired for Story sometime this week, I will be one step further on this endless quest to actually sell stories for a living (i.e. stories fit for the fiction aisle of an actual bookstore, not a review for an online retailer). Until then, I'm probably just a hypocrite acting as if a single book alone makes a smarter man, when in fact I know little of anything (which is why I became a writer in the first place) -- or maintaining such a humble pretense. But I don't know myself well enough to be certain. That kind of exploration would be a whole other story - but it would be unsafe to say that I lived happily ever after reading this book. The End
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Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2012
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Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 4
A Cheeky Novel about writing cheeky novels
Format: Paperback
Wired for Story is a book full of solid, albeit basic, advice for story tellers, and in particular writers trying to develop their craft. It succeeds in some areas while falls down in others, however I found it solid and well written overall. Where it succeeds is in its brevity and clarity. The author gets right to the point and even provides short lists at times of what to do and how to do it. Her writing is also peppered with cheeky humor which is humorous in a thats-almost-funny kind of way that is refreshing compared to the textbook style adopted by many how-to-write books. Where the book fell down, for me, was in its limited examples and scope. It really felt like the author was addressing romance writers, for the most part. I could think of a few counter examples to some of her rules, although one would have to leave the romance genre for those to work. But for a 230 page book, that is minor discrepancy. The second thing I noticed, which has already been pointed out by others, is that the brain science was limited. In fact, it was mostly only refereed to in footnote. Personally, that was fine with me, but I could see why it made others feel misled (it is in the title, after all).
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014
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Martijn13Maart1970
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
Unfortunately yet another one to add on the pile of writing books!
Format: Paperback
I say 'unfortunately another good book on writing' since I have been reading many books on the topic and each time I think I have read it all by now, pfff, but then another one like this comes along. But hey, it is fun to read about writing and especially if you get something useful and new out of it. Always worth the money. Why the accolades for this book? All the information on characters, plot, details etc, how they work and why they are important, is not new. You find them in many reading books, especially from Reader's and Writer's Digest series. I would especially recommend the books on plot and structure by James Scott Bell. Yet this book Wired For Story is not redundant, since it is unique in both the focus on the familiar subjects like what story is, the importance of details, details versus generics, how events affect a character etc. The approach of using brain science shows in a compelling way why all the stuff in the book (and for that matter, the classic theory on writing) is there for a reason, since it has evolved out of how we humans seem to perceive a story. Interesting though, a lot of rules like 'write about what you know' are shown to be myths. Of course, in the end it is you as a reader that has to decide what works for you, but you will find new things here and that is always good. If you are thinking about writing a story, this book can give you a very sharp focus on what to think about before you start. Or, like me, when you have a draft, and you want to get to the 'real story' behind it to come forward, this work gives you a very transparent way to get better clues as to what stays and what has to go. It is also entertaining and easy to read, so, all I can say is, yet again a book on writing you cannot afford to miss! I just added some extra information: I loved the humor and wisdom of the writer. She has worked for years reading manuscripts and she does know her stuff, and I liked her tone, which was both realistic but also fun! How many times have you read a reference work and actually had to laugh? But this book was also profound on many story issues. Many common writing rules are, as I said before, shown to be myths and more importantly, why this is so. I have read for instance so often that you should have some sensory info on every page, but, as I thought myself and I am not the only one: although this makes things more lively, it should only be there if the story would dictate it! The book has many more things like these. I have compiled a collection of notes I took from all the many many books on writing so I measure new books on writing in how much text I copied and pasted to look at again and this book has given me lots, so 5 stars and I hope we will see more of this author again! I also recommend the book by James Scott Bell on plot and structure which you can find here
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2012
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C. F. King
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Great book
Format: Kindle
I have been an author for decades and published 4 books. I've been an editor for over a decade and this book is perfect for seasoned and new writers. It certainly made me take a new, long look at the latest book I'm busy with. I think it's great for getting one focused on the important points. I loved it. There wasn't too much about how the brain works to bore one or make it feel like a technical book on neuroscience. I found her writing style amusing and entertaining. I will definitely recommend it to all my clients and writing friends. There was nothing in the book I didn't know, but this book forces one to focus on the bigger picture. It doesn't matter how accomplished one is as a writer, one can always learn more. And I certainly did with this book. So, thank you, Ms. Cron. I saw the negative three or fewer star comments and can only think the commentators didn't see what the author was actually trying to convey. It's a classic lesson in the KISS method (keep it simple stupid) and I loved it. This isn't a full-on, in-depth analysis of every part of the craft of writing, as many seemed to expect, that would take 12 full books or more. This is also not only for beginners as some suggest. To them I would say, don't let hubris cloud your ability to write better--think beyond that--read the book again. I think the book serves as an excellent reference to keep us on track when we lose the plot, so to speak. Seasoned writers can get quite jaded and write almost on auto-pilot at times--not good. Thank you, Ms. Cron, for putting me back on track and making me excited to re-write and re-edit my latest book, my first YA fantasy, for the zillionth time. I was out of my comfort zone with this book and feeling a bit overwhelmed and unsure. Wired for Story has me fired up to go forth and do this. I highly recommend this book, especially for seasoned writers.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018

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