Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life
Revising the Novel: The Macro and the Micro View
A course by Grant Faulkner , Writer, Publisher, and Editor
About the video: Revising the Novel: The Macro and the Micro View
Overview
“Revision requires taking many different views of your novel. I'll talk about what it means to take a macro perspective to see how your story works in the big picture and a micro view to see how your novel works on the line level. I'll also discuss the length of time revision generally takes. ”
In this video lesson Grant Faulkner addresses the topic: Revising the Novel: The Macro and the Micro View, 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 revising your novel, specifically the macro and the micro view of doing that. And the first thing I wanna talk about is something called the streetlight effect. And this is kind of a way to think about your revision. So the streetlight effect is encompassed in this little story. So it starts with a policeman sees a drunk man searching for something under a streetlight and asks what the drunk has lost. He says he lost his keys and they both look under the streetlight together. After a few minutes, the policeman asks if he is sure he lost them here...”
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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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