Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Developing a Writing Community
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Developing a Writing Community
Overview
“We tend to view writers as solitary figures, dreamy or anguished creatures immersed in their work or questing for the necessary peace to write—searching for "a room of one's own," as Virginia Woolf put it. "Writer" and "solitary" practically go together like "rock" and "group." Solitude no doubt plays an essential element in writing a novel, but now you'll learn how it takes a veritable village to write a book because a community of like-minded writers can offer the support, encouragement, accountability, and creative collaboration necessary for good writing. ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Developing a Writing Community, 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, we're going to talk about developing and joining a writing community. I always say that it takes a village to write a novel, and starting with that, I invite you to pause a moment and reflect on your image of a writer. I think that oftentimes our images of writers are misplaced. When you think of a writer, do you think of a writer sitting in a room alone with wadded up paper strewn all about a wastebasket, or a writer conjuring a story while taking a pensive walk alone, or perhaps a writer banging away at a keyboard in the throes of inspiration? All those are accurate images...”
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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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