If you don’t think there is magic in writing, you probably won’t write anything magical. - Terry Brooks
S1E7 – Worldbuilding: Fantasy and Magic
Author: Ley Esses
Ley is an editor and author of action/suspense novels.
S1E6 – Worldbuilding: The World Around You
There is no beauty without some strangeness. - Edgar Allan Poe
S1E4 – Character Design: Primary
Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. - CS Lewis
S1E3 – Story Structure
Pixar's story model: Once upon a time there was a ____ Every day, ____ Until one day, _____ Because of that, _____ Because of that, _____ Until finally,______
S1E1 – Plotting vs. Pantsing
Hey, quick question: how do I plot a book? Write down everything that happens in the story, then in the second draft make it look like you knew what you were doing all along. - Neil Gaiman
The Perfect Opening Line
It all starts with that first line.
“The Talk”
As an author, there comes a moment when you must choose if you want to monetize your art.
