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Bestseller Blueprint: Write Books That Sell
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Welcome & Course Overview (5:32)
What kind of book to write?
Commercial vs Literary (defining "good") (8:03)
Bestselling Genres and Subjects (8:10)
Keywords and benefits (find your value) (15:15)
The perfect pitch (sell your book before you write it) (13:01)
Writing commercial fiction
Brainstorming cool ideas (worldbuilding) (11:40)
Character Development (16:44)
An 8 point guide to commercial fiction (63:04)
25 chapter plot outline for fiction (49:59)
Common Mistakes
What if my book doesn't fit the outline?
How to start your novel (prologue vs. chapter one) (19:38)
Writing scenes (hook and keep attention) (20:11)
The 3 kinds of conflict you MUST have in your novel if you want readers to care what happens
2 rules for creating nail-biting tension and conflict in your novel
My revision and self-editing process
writing commercial nonfiction
What Who Why? (Audience First) (9:37)
Choosing a Title and Subtitle (Brand vs Benefit) (15:49)
How to begin (brainstorming ideas) (9:55)
How to organize (lead them on a journey) (16:58)
Outlining (part 2)
Chapter planning guide (17:36)
Foreword, introduction & preface (12:19)
Common mistakes to avoid (8:37)
Be inclusive (ask for people's stories) (21:05)
How to make writing fun and easy
Best hardware and software for writing books
6 writing strategies (productivity and motivation)
25 best books on writing to deepen your craft
Final steps and special offers
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