Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
The Plot 1
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: The Plot 1
Overview
“You can have two approaches to developing your plot: planning or pantsing. You'll learn the pros and cons of each method to decide how you want to write your novel. ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: The Plot 1, 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 explore one of the more exciting parts of your novel, the plot. And this will lead us into the crux of novel writing preparation, deciding on how best to create your story structure. And we're going to discuss three different approaches. Pancing, which means writing by the seat of your pants. Planning, or plotting. And then something that I do, my approach, is called plancing, which finds itself somewhere in between pancing and planning. And we're going to explore several different ways to brainstorm your novel and begin to shape your novel into having a struc...”
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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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