Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Finishing the Rough Draft
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Finishing the Rough Draft
Overview
“To finish this unit, you'll need to edit your rough draft (perhaps many times), and it will take many shapes, but it's important to reach "The End" so that your characters (and you) experience a complete story trajectory. ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Finishing the Rough Draft, 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 in this lesson, we're going to talk about finishing your rough draft, or the discovery draft, as I call it. There's really an art of finishing, so we're going to go beyond the half-finished novel that might get stuck in the muddy middle and talk about the importance of reaching the end. To feel the entire trajectory of your novel is to feel it as a gift, I think. Writing your story will actually fuel your spirit in magical and unexpected ways. And writing to the end is really important for revision, which we're going to talk about a little bit later. You don't want to revise a half-finis...”
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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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