This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of novel writing, starting from researching the genre, down to actual writing and up to editing your work. Also, to take a commercial perspective when thinking of what to write.
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Novel Writing 101 is a step-by-step guide to the researching, writing, polishing and editing of your first novel.
The course begins with a very important, but much overlooked aspect of novel writing, which is the RESEARCHING of your book, and in particular, why you need to take a Commercial Perspective during your research. Here, I will look at the importance of:
- Researching the best categories and subcategories for your novel
- Researching the best-selling books in your genre
- Researching the best-selling authors in your genre
- Researching the best keyword phrases to use within your book’s title, sub-title and description, on your book’s sales page
The class then continues with a look at how you should go about WRITING the first draft of your book. Here the focus is very much upon:
- Writing quickly
- Writing in a structured and organised manner
- Following the rules of your book’s genre
- The setting of daily writing targets
- The philosophy that your First Draft Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
The next part of the class looks at the REWRITING of that first draft, or the polishing of your manuscript. In this section, I also cover:
- The rules of writing
- The elements of a story
The final part of the class looks at the all-important EDITING of your book. Here I consider the 4 Different Types of Editing that every novel should go through before being published, namely:
- The SELF-editing of your book
- The SUBSTANTIVE Editing of your book
- The COPY Editing of your book
- The PROOFREADING of your book
Finally, the course concludes by taking an in-depth look at the process you will need to follow if you are unable to afford PROFESSIONAL Editors.
Novel Writing 101 really is a MUST-watch course if you are currently writing your first work of fiction, and may even be of interest if you happen to be writing a non-fiction book.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone who is thinking about writing their first novel
- Anyone who is considering beginning a part-time career as a self-published author
- Self-published authors looking to increase the number of books they write each year
- Authors who would like to stay ahead of the curve in their particular niche or genre
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to research, write and edit your own book.
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Course Curriculum
Section 1 - Researching Your Book's Niche Or Genre | |||
An Introduction To Researching Your Book’s Niche Or Genre | 00:00:00 | ||
Taking A Commercial Perspective During Your Research | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching The Categories And Sub-Categories | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching The Best-Selling Books | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching The Best-Selling Authors | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching The Best Keyword Phrases For Your Book | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching Keyword Phrases Using The Amazon Search Box | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 2 - Writing Your First Draft | |||
An Introduction To The Writing Process | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Writing Quickly | 00:00:00 | ||
The Factors That Have Increased The Speed Of My Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
The Must-Have Application For All Self-published Authors | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Researching Your Book And The Rules Of The Genre | 00:00:00 | ||
Researching Characters And Settings | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Outlining – Are You A Pantser Or A Plotter? | 00:00:00 | ||
Why An Elevator Pitch Is Still Good Practice | 00:00:00 | ||
Mapping Out Your Scenes And Chapters | 00:00:00 | ||
Distraction Free Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
Setting Daily Writing Targets | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Project Statistics | 00:00:00 | ||
The Importance Of Project Targets | 00:00:00 | ||
Remember The First Draft Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 3 - Re-writing Or "Polishing" Your Manuscript | |||
So What Exactly Do I Mean By Polishing? | 00:00:00 | ||
The Rewriting Of Your First Draft | 00:00:00 | ||
With One Eye On The Rules Of Writing | 00:00:00 | ||
And Another Eye On The Elements Of A Story | 00:00:00 | ||
Section 4 - Editing Your Book | |||
The Importance Of Editing | 00:00:00 | ||
The Different Types Of Editing | 00:00:00 | ||
Self-Editing Your Book | 00:00:00 | ||
Substantive Editing | 00:00:00 | ||
Copy Editing | 00:00:00 | ||
Proofreading | 00:00:00 | ||
What You Can Do if You Can’t Afford An Editor? | 00:00:00 |