Module 1: Write
So you want to write and publish a book. But you don’t know where to start. Maybe you feel overwhelmed because there are so many things to do. Write, Publish, Promote outlines and simplifies the process in one place to save you the hassle of having to read numerous blogs and articles then cross-reference the information to be sure it's up to date. We organize the process and take out the guesswork by providing everything you need to know to get your story idea into the page and published.
Module 1: WRITE
•You’re just starting out and haven’t the foggiest idea what to write or are somewhere along the brainstorming process, but aren’t where or how to start.
•You’ve been picking away at your manuscript but feel stuck. You need motivation, a bit of encouragement.
•You’ve finished the first draft but are asking yourself now what?
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR? Then Module 1: Write is for you.
Among the lessons included:
• brainstorming• organizing your ideas • genre conventions • outlining • plotting • basic grammar • dialog • common mistakes • revisions •editing • And more...
Your Instructor
Amy Sparling
Amy Sparling is the bestselling author of books for teens and the teens at heart. She lives on the coast of Texas with her family, her spoiled rotten pets, and a huge pile of books. She graduated with a degree in English and has worked at a bookstore, coffee shop, and a fashion boutique. Her fashion skills aren't the best, but luckily she turned her love of coffee and books into a writing career that means she can work in her pajamas. Her favorite things are coffee, book boyfriends, and Netflix binges.
She's always loved reading books from R. L. Stine's Fear Street series, to The Baby Sitter's Club series by Ann, Martin, and of course, Twilight. She started writing her own books in 2010 and now publishes several books a year.
Ellie Hall
Ellie Hall is an enthusiast of puppies, books, and the ocean. She writes sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels. Oh, and she loves tea in the morning and pizza for dinner. She believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God's grace.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction to the course
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PreviewBlueprint: highlights of the write module
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StartSo you want to write a novel (10:11)
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StartWriting and Publishing Acronyms and Slang
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StartWhy You Should Read in Your Genre (4:10)
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StartHelp! I have too many story ideas! (5:33)
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StartOutlining and the Importance of Outlines (8:40)
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StartPlotting your Novel (4:06)
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StartPoint of View & Narrative Tenses (6:14)
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StartStory Essentials: Character, conflict, stakes (3:14)
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StartThe first line, paragraph, and chapter (7:28)
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StartWriting Dialogue (7:46)
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StartWhat's the Deal with Word Counts? (5:57)
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Start10 Grammar Mistakes New Writers Make (13:11)
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StartShow don't tell (4:46)
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StartCreating likable and relatable characters worth rooting for (5:37)
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StartTaglines, loglines, and hooks (4:03)
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StartTropes (5:02)
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StartKeeping track of your story details + an organizer (1:15)
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StartHow to Format Your Manuscript (8:05)
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StartThe Art of Quick Drafting (6:14)
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StartSticky and overused words + a checklist (0:56)
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StartRevision Methods (2:30)
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StartTypes of editing and proofreading (5:04)
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StartSelf-editing + a checklist (5:28)
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StartWrite to market (4:12)
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StartAll about beta readers and ARCs (5:29)
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StartCongratulations! (0:04)