WELCOME!
What kind of book to write?
Writing commercial fiction
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Brainstorming cool ideas (worldbuilding) (11:40)
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Character Development (16:44)
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An 8 point guide to commercial fiction (63:04)
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25 chapter plot outline for fiction (49:59)
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Common Mistakes
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What if my book doesn't fit the outline?
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How to start your novel (prologue vs. chapter one) (19:38)
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Writing scenes (hook and keep attention) (20:11)
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The 3 kinds of conflict you MUST have in your novel if you want readers to care what happens
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2 rules for creating nail-biting tension and conflict in your novel
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My revision and self-editing process
writing commercial nonfiction
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What Who Why? (Audience First) (9:37)
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Choosing a Title and Subtitle (Brand vs Benefit) (15:49)
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How to begin (brainstorming ideas) (9:55)
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How to organize (lead them on a journey) (16:58)
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Outlining (part 2)
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Chapter planning guide (17:36)
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Foreword, introduction & preface (12:19)
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Common mistakes to avoid (8:37)
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Be inclusive (ask for people's stories) (21:05)
How to make writing fun and easy
