Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Getting through the Muddy Middle
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Getting through the Muddy Middle
Overview
“Let me show you how to address one of the most perilous parts of novel writing: getting through the “muddy middle.” This is when most writers hit the wall and doubt their story and doubt themselves. You'll learn different ways to freshen your approach to your novel so that you can effectively restart it with new vigor and drive when you have lapses (and everyone has them). ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Getting through the Muddy Middle, 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 learn how to get past what's often called the muddy middle. And this is the most harrowing place of failure in a novel. Failure in quotes, of course, because I don't think it's failure. But why is it called the muddy middle? And it's called the muddy middle because this is the place where writers' writing tends to slow down. This is where the story tends to get stuck, especially in that first draft. And I just want to say that every novel has a muddy middle, or muddy middles, actually. I think that should be in the plural. And this is the moment when you've be...”
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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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