Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Influences
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Influences
Overview
“In this lesson, I'll share what writers have influenced my work and how I understand the writing process.”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life. Create a detailed plan for turning your book idea into a reality, from developing characters and a plot, to seeking inspiration for the writing process .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, I'm going to share some of my influences, although this is a really tough question for an author because you have to narrow it down to just a handful or a few. influences and there are really so many. But I remember very early on in my life, I was like 14 years old, and that's when I think I had this first literature aha moment. and my English teacher had assigned a research paper and we had to go to the library and choose a topic and choose some books to research. I chose the topic crime, very broad topic. Anyway, when I was looking for books, there was this odd book called...”
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Course summary for: Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
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Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Writing

Grant Faulkner
A course by Grant Faulkner
Grant Faulkner is a renowned writer, publisher, and editor with a lifelong dedication to the art of storytelling. As a seasoned author of fiction and non-fiction books, he has honed his writing skills across various genres, capturing the hearts of readers around the world. Grant's passion for the written word extends beyond his personal works. He is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month, the largest writing event globally, and the Executive Producer of America's Next Great Author.
With an extensive background in publishing and editing, Grant has made significant contributions to the literary world. As the founder of 100 Word Story, he has provided a platform for talented writers to showcase their work and has curated award-winning collections of stories. As a writing coach and host of the Write-minded podcast, Grant has guided countless individuals in realizing their creative potential.
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