36 lines
901 B
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36 lines
901 B
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Steps to write a book:
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I. Distill the 'Big Idea' -- a single sentence. ('Elevator Pitch').
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II. Create a one page outline of the plot:
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IV. Grow the plot, and decide its' general type
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(Adventure/Change/Mistake/Lure/Race\...)
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I. Decide on a schedule. \[300 words a day\]
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II. Set deadlines. Treat them as ultimate. \[Opener by Monday\]
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III. Set time for 'Diffused Mode'.
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IV. Write an 'Opener'.
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(Dramatic/Philosophical/Suprising/Poetic/Humouros) \[famous
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openers\]
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V. Write, then critique -- whatever the chunk size. Not both.
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VI. Brave the 'Marathon of the Middle'.
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VII. Resounding ending. Slowly.
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Important principles:
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- Think 'Reader First' at all times. When in doubt, you're the reader.
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- Find your 'Voice'. (What's the coolest thing that ever happened to
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you? Who did you tell it to, and how?)
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- Constantly throw in conflict, and tension.
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- Be a fierce editor.
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