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Master story structure and write a book readers will love.

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  • START HERE…Begin with a hands-on guide.
    • Follow a PlanOrganize your writing project.
    • Global Story ElementsLearn about story’s key categories.
    • Story StructureStructure a story to evoke emotions.
    • Character DevelopmentDevelop realistic characters and emotions.
    • Plot DesignDesign a plot that forces escalating conflicts.
    • Theme FormationForm a theme that reinforces universal truth.
    • GenresChoose the genre that best fits your story.
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Category: Step 7 – Self-edits

A Self-edit tightens loose structure, fleshes out underdeveloped characters, fills plot holes, clarifies theme, and corrects errors.

7-Step Storytelling…

All About Action Beats

8 Jun 20227 Jun 2022
Today, I welcome back, Kelsey Bryant, an accomplished author and experienced freelance proofreader and editor. Thanks, Kelsey, for sharing your tips on action beats and dialogue tags! The Self-editing Process…
7-Step Storytelling…

Discover Scene Tracking Contributions to Story

20 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Last week's post covered essential scene beats. Today, discover scene tracking contributions to story, helping you stay on track to deliver the promise of your premise. Continue reading "Discover Scene…
7-Step Storytelling…

Scene Tracking Tips Every Writer Should Know About

13 Apr 202220 Apr 2022
Pantsers and plotters seldom agree on the best way to write, but all want to create scenes that entice readers to devour their novels. Of all the techniques studied over…
7-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 3)

16 Jun 20218 Feb 2022
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit. Part 3 offers questions to uncover plot problems and opportunities. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part 3)"
7-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 2)

9 Jun 202125 Dec 2021
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit. Part 2 offers advice on scene-by-scene editing of characters. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part 2)"
7-Step Storytelling…

Self-edit Your Novel (Part 1D)

2 Jun 202125 Dec 2021
In this multi-post series, you’ll discover techniques and technology to help you self-edit your novel. Use Scrivener's Custom Metadata to apply Deep POV techniques. Continue reading "Self-edit Your Novel (Part…

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