Module 1: Write
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Introduction to the course
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Blueprint: highlights of the write module
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So you want to write a novel (10:11)
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Writing and Publishing Acronyms and Slang
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Why You Should Read in Your Genre (4:10)
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Help! I have too many story ideas! (5:33)
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Outlining and the Importance of Outlines (8:40)
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Plotting your Novel (4:06)
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Point of View & Narrative Tenses (6:14)
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Story Essentials: Character, conflict, stakes (3:14)
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The first line, paragraph, and chapter (7:28)
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Writing Dialogue (7:46)
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What's the Deal with Word Counts? (5:57)
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10 Grammar Mistakes New Writers Make (13:11)
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Show don't tell (4:46)
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Creating likable and relatable characters worth rooting for (5:37)
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Taglines, loglines, and hooks (4:03)
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Tropes (5:02)
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Keeping track of your story details + an organizer (1:15)
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How to Format Your Manuscript (8:05)
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The Art of Quick Drafting (6:14)
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Sticky and overused words + a checklist (0:56)
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Revision Methods (2:30)
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Types of editing and proofreading (5:04)
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Self-editing + a checklist (5:28)
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Write to market (4:12)
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All about beta readers and ARCs (5:29)
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Congratulations! (0:04)
