Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
The Plot 2
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: The Plot 2
Overview
“Let me teach you the rest of the methods you can use to work on the plot of your story. I highly encourage you to try some of them before picking the "right one." ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: The Plot 2, 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
“So as I mentioned, we're going to write, to play the game of What If, starts by just writing What If at the top of a sheet of your paper, and just do one big brainstorm of What If. And you know what, I do this when I'm preparing to write a novel, I also do it after the first draft. So the novel that I've been using as an example is one that I've written a draft or two of, but I'm still exploring it, so I'm going to ask some other What If questions about it. Such as, what if Gerard's affair is discovered? Or, just to go further than that, what if his wife Natalie has an affair? Or had an aff...”
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Course summary for: Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
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Areas
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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