#54: How to Test Your Story Idea Before Writing

#54: How to Test Your Story Idea Before Writi...

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#255. Student Spotlight: How Grace Draven Learned to Write Faster (Without Sacrificing Quality)

Can a lifelong discovery writer write faster and embrace structure without losing the magic? Bestselling author Grace Draven wrote 62,000 words in 21 days and says absolutely.In this episode, Grace shares how the tools and mindset shifts she picked up from The Fiction Writing Mad ...  Show more

#254. How to Outline Your Novel With the Hero’s Journey

Learn how to outline your novel using the Hero’s Journey—without mistaking this classic framework for a complete story blueprint.The Hero’s Journey is one of the most widely recognized story frameworks out there. But knowing the twelve stages—like the Ordinary World, the Call to ...  Show more

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