Introduction
The Year At A Glance
Create Your Writing Plan
Building a Strong Story Foundation
Plotting Your Novel
Mini Masterclasses on Specific Writing Topics
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A Minimalist's Guide to Character Development (17:45)
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An Introduction to Worldbuilding (27:08)
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Creating a Three-Page Inside Outline
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Creating a Comprehensive Inside Outline
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Creating a Dual POV Inside Outline
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How to Write a Scene (20:38)
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How to Keep the Reader Reading (23:00)
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Stakes, Conflict, Suspense, and Tension (31:51)
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Backstory - How did we get here? (21:30)
Strategies to Write the First Draft
What to Do When You Get Stuck
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Getting Unstuck (1:42)
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Getting the Writer Unstuck (0:53)
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Self-Reflection (3:28)
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Take a Break (2:11)
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Challenging Content (1:46)
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Mini Breaks (2:08)
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Gathering Creative Input (1:17)
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Getting the Book Unstuck (0:47)
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Review Your Foundation and Outline (1:42)
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Re-connecting with Your Character (2:24)
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Tapping into Dialogue (1:18)
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Set the Scene (2:46)
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Doing a Little Research (3:05)
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Taking Care of Yourself (3:23)
Troubles Near the Finish Line
Learning from Published Books
What to Do When the First Draft is Done
Addressing Issues that Permeate the Book
Revising Scenes
Making it Sparkle
Sharing Your Work With Others
Handout Repository
