Writing a Novel
Welcome to Writing a Novel, a video series with focused, hard-won techniques for solving all the problems you might encounter when planning, writing, and editing novels.
Episodes are intentionally brief and to-the-point, and can be enjoyed in any order. You can find a list of episodes below in chronological order, and you can subscribe on YouTube or using the feed.
Episodes
Believing in YourselfSome endeavours may need special skills or pre-existing talent, but writing a novel isn't one of them. |
Aug 29th, 2024 |
MotivationIt's normal to be intimidated by writing long-form fiction, but it's much easier if you treat it like work. |
Sep 3rd, 2024 |
InspirationInspiration is something that comes after you start, by writing the next sentence. |
Sep 9th, 2024 |
Finding the IdeaStory ideas are plentiful; you just need to teach yourself to notice them. |
Sep 16th, 2024 |
Plotting vs PantsingBy all means get started before working out the whole plot, but reserve judgement on whether you'll need a plan for later. |
Sep 24th, 2024 |