Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Your Writing Routine 2
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Your Writing Routine 2
Overview
“To finish this unit, I will teach you how to work with deadlines and some other settings you must take care of to keep writing. ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Your Writing Routine 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 it's easy to say goal and deadline, but let's think about how to put a goal and a deadline into action. It's extremely powerful to say no, said the great Bill Murray. It's really the most powerful thing to say. It's hard to say no though, and a goal and a deadline helps you say no, because you have to say no to some things to say yes to yourself and your novel. And NaNoWriMo teaches that most, you know, crucial and very undervalued noveling time management skill, a skill rarely discussed in a writing how-to book, and that's the skill of learning to say no. So, as I said, no equals, it's ...”
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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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