9 Signs the Beginning of Your Novel Looks Promising
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I'm John Matthew Fox of Bookfox and I help authors write better fiction. Authors who worked with me have been published by Random House, sold more than 100,000 copies, and received Kirkus Starred Reviews. I've also taught writing at Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC). I'm the author of two books, "I Will Shout Your Name" (Press 53) and my nonfiction book for writers: "The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments" You can take 10 writing courses from me with Bookfox Academy (link below). You can also join my coaching program, Bookfox Lab, which offers weekly feedback on your writing, provides one-on-one mentorship, and guides you through the process of writing your book. (link below)
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Out of these nine topics, how many do you think your book nails? Leave a comment with your score out of 9. The Novel course I mentioned in the video: https://thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/write-your-best-novel/ The video on writing emotions I mentioned in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yyrD2EIOCU COACHING: Join my coaching program for writers, BOOKFOX LAB: https://thejohnfox.com/bookfox-lab/ COURSES: Use my 10 courses in Bookfox Academy, with 230+ videos, to write your novel: https://thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ EMAILS: Get emails about writing from me: https://thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ MY BOOK: Buy my book, "The Linchpin Writer": https://amzn.to/3U5ul14 Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:13 There’s a Gripping Story Question 1:45 Readers Know Whose Story It Is 3:45 Your Protagonist has Clear Stakes 5:23 You Use a Mix of Showing and Telling 7:02 You Sound like a Person 8:52 Each Scene has Multiple Purposes 10:18 There’s Emotional Friction 11:34 Characters Make Meaningful Choices 13:10 The Story Promises What it Will Deliver
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