Out(アウト) is a 1997 Japanese crime novel written by Japanese author Natsuo Kirino and published in English in 2004. The novel won the 51st Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel. It is her first novel to be published in the English language. The book is currently published by Vintage, part of Random House, in Britain and has been translated into English by Stephen Snyder. The English translation was nominated for the 2004 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
A Japanese film adaptation of Out, directed by Hirayama Hideyuki, was released in 2002 to generally tepid reviews. According to Variety (on-line edition), New Line Cinema has purchased the rights for an American version, to be directed by Nakata Hideo (Ring, Ring 2).
Plot summary
The novel tells the tales of four women, working the graveyard shift at a Japanese bento factory. All four women live hard lives. Masako, accepted as the leader of the four women, feels completely alienated from her estranged husband and teenage son. Kuniko, a plump and rather vain girl, has recently been ditched by her boyfriend after the couple were driven into debt leaving Kuniko to fend off a loan shark. Yoshie is a single mother and reluctant caretaker of her mother-in-law, who was left partly paralyzed after a stroke. Yayoi is a thirty-four-year-old mother of two small boys. She hates to leave her children home alone to go to work. More than that, she hates the thought of her drunken, gambling husband returning home and hurting them or, more likely, herself.
*** is Michael Brodsky's fifth novel. The title consists of precisely threeasterisks, as mentioned on the book's copyright page as part of its Library of Congress cataloguing information.
The book centers on Stu Potts, working for Dov Grey, captain of industry, creating ***s out of raws. No underlying meanings for "***", nor for "raw", both of which occur frequently in the text, are directly suggested. Readers are left to struggle on their own. One reviewer suggested "*** seem to be (depending on the passage and on the mood of the reader) archetypal widgets, phenotypes or, occasionally, art."
*** is also metafictional. The novel begins with a "PROLOGUE" title page. No other title page appears in the novel, as if the entire novel is prologue. Early on, a short chapter consisting of instructions on the assembly of the book's "thought packets" is provided, offering contradictory advice. Towards the end, alternative plot lines are suggested and discarded, left for "the next time the story is told."
A novel is a long narrative, normally in prose, which describes fictional characters and events, usually in the form of a sequential story.
The genre has also been described as possessing "a continuous and comprehensive history of about two thousand years". This view sees the novel's origins in Classical Greece and Rome, medieval, early modernromance, and the tradition of the novella. The latter, an Italian word used to describe short stories, supplied the present generic English term in the 18th century. Ian Watt, however, in The Rise of the Novel (1957) suggests that the novel first came into being in the early 18th century,
The romance is a closely related long prose narrative. Walter Scott defined it as "a fictitious narrative in prose or verse; the interest of which turns upon marvellous and uncommon incidents", whereas in the novel "the events are accommodated to the ordinary train of human events and the modern state of society". However, many romances, including the historical romances of Scott,Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights and Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, are also frequently called novels, and Scott describes romance as a "kindred term". Romance, as defined here, should not be confused with the genre fiction love romance or romance novel. Other European languages do not distinguish between romance and novel: "a novel is le roman, der Roman, il romanzo."
Moon of Israel is a novel by Rider Haggard, first published in 1918 by John Murray. The novel narrates the events of the Biblical Exodus from Egypt told from the perspective of a scribe named Ana.
Haggard dedicated his novel to Sir Gaston Maspero, a distinguished Egyptologist and director of Cairo Museum.
THE SIMPLEST WAY TO OUTLINE YOUR NOVEL (pantser-friendly!)
Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of outlining that helps guide your story to success without taking all the joy out of the journey. If you can relate, today's video is for you!
A lot of writers ask me:
“Abbie, What is your very first step to writing a new story?”
“Do you create your characters first or do you outline your plot first?”
“Do you fill out all your character profiles and scene cards before you begin?”
“How long does my outline need to be?”
These are all great questions, and since my outlining process has evolved SO MUCH over the past few years, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you a behind-the-scenes look at my Preptober process.
In this...
published: 05 Oct 2022
The ONLY Way to Plot a Novel (It's Easier Than You Think!)
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Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel. Some writers are meticulous plotters who map out each scene of their novel, while others are pantsers that allow the story to come to them as they write. Learning how to plot a novel successfully will take your story to new heights and strengthen your abilities as a writer, so in this video I reveal the best way to approac...
published: 19 Feb 2023
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Five Tips for Writing Your First Novel—Brandon Sanderson
It's November, the National Writing Month here in the U.S. And if you're planning on participating in NaNoWriMo (the annual creative writing project that takes place in November where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript) I thought I would offer a bit of advice.
I'll be posting a few of these videos throughout the month so keep your eyes open. But most importantly, keep your hands on your keyboard! Those 50K words aren't going to write themselves!
More info about NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/
published: 01 Nov 2020
How to Write a CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINE for Your Novel
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NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and all month long we have been simplifying preptober as we get ready to embark on our new writing projects. Today, we are expanding our "rough sketch" into a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline for a full-length novel...using index cards in Scrivener. Look over my shoulder and watch how I do this! (Also, I'm going to be hosting a special live training this weekend diving deeper into using Scrivener to make the most of your writing experience this November. You don't want to miss it!)
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published: 19 Oct 2022
I outlined *THE PERFECT NOVEL* using all your favorite tropes 😍
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Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?" What if you could somehow take all the best ingredients that EVERY reader loves and combine them all to create the perfect recipe for The Ultimate Comfort Book? It might sound like an impossible mission… but I decided to challenge myself to try it. In this video, I'm going to collect all the most-loved story ingredients (voted on by YOU guys), put them all in the blender of my brainstorming process, and see if I can outline the *PERFECT* novel.
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published: 20 Mar 2024
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
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published: 18 Aug 2022
"How do I come up with a plot for my novel?" | #AskAbbie
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Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer YOUR writing questions and help you make your story matter! In this episode I'm answering some really good questions:
- How do you come up with good plot for my story?
- Should you include trigger warnings in your book?
- How to make a character active when they have no control over what's happening?
You don't want to miss my answers. :)
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published: 06 Apr 2022
10 WEAK WORDS You Should CUT from Your Novel
What's up, my friend? Time to talk about editing again! More specifically: CUTTING WEAK WORDS from your novel. What if I told you that not ALL weak words deserve to die? It's true – sometimes you should cut them, but SOMETIMES... you should keep them. That's what we're discussing in today's video.
Comment below and tell me: which of these "weak words" are YOU most guilty of overusing??
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published: 11 Mar 2020
The Secret Behind EVERY Bestselling Novel
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What's the key to a successful novel that sells thousands — or millions — of copies? In this video, I reveal the secret ingredient behind every great novel and go through examples from bestselling books so you can see how it operates in action. With these tips and bits of novel writing advice, you'll be on your way to strengthening your story, hooking readers, and successfully publishing....
Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of ...
Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of outlining that helps guide your story to success without taking all the joy out of the journey. If you can relate, today's video is for you!
A lot of writers ask me:
“Abbie, What is your very first step to writing a new story?”
“Do you create your characters first or do you outline your plot first?”
“Do you fill out all your character profiles and scene cards before you begin?”
“How long does my outline need to be?”
These are all great questions, and since my outlining process has evolved SO MUCH over the past few years, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you a behind-the-scenes look at my Preptober process.
In this video, I'm going to share with you the very first steps I take when I set out to write a new story. These are the methods that I am currently using and would recommend to any writer who feels lost and overwhelmed when it comes time to outline.
Grab a notebook and let’s dive in!
WATCH MY PREPTOBER TRAINING HERE → https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-training-to-114262137
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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Step #1: THE IDEA
03:14 My book pitch meeting
04:44 Step #2: THE ROUGH SKETCH
07:14 Step #3: BULLET POINT OUTLINE
11:14 Watch my Preptober live training
11:45 Subscribe for weekly writing videos! :)
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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of outlining that helps guide your story to success without taking all the joy out of the journey. If you can relate, today's video is for you!
A lot of writers ask me:
“Abbie, What is your very first step to writing a new story?”
“Do you create your characters first or do you outline your plot first?”
“Do you fill out all your character profiles and scene cards before you begin?”
“How long does my outline need to be?”
These are all great questions, and since my outlining process has evolved SO MUCH over the past few years, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you a behind-the-scenes look at my Preptober process.
In this video, I'm going to share with you the very first steps I take when I set out to write a new story. These are the methods that I am currently using and would recommend to any writer who feels lost and overwhelmed when it comes time to outline.
Grab a notebook and let’s dive in!
WATCH MY PREPTOBER TRAINING HERE → https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-training-to-114262137
________________________________
✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Step #1: THE IDEA
03:14 My book pitch meeting
04:44 Step #2: THE ROUGH SKETCH
07:14 Step #3: BULLET POINT OUTLINE
11:14 Watch my Preptober live training
11:45 Subscribe for weekly writing videos! :)
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Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays and more #NaNoWriMo videos! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS
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✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
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🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show
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Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
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WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
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Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel. Some writers are meticulous plotters who map out each scene of their novel, while others are pantsers that allow the story to come to them as they write. Learning how to plot a novel successfully will take your story to new heights and strengthen your abilities as a writer, so in this video I reveal the best way to approach your plotting strategy.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/iEa0ktkEPp0
Does Your Plot Suck? https://youtu.be/14UlZPOZybA
Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid: https://youtu.be/1_Ud_x9hZAU
3 KEY STEPS TO PLOTTING A NOVEL:
02:23 – Identify your protagonist’s objectives
04:50 – Establish the stakes
06:05 – Create obstacles that get in the way
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
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https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form
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Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel. Some writers are meticulous plotters who map out each scene of their novel, while others are pantsers that allow the story to come to them as they write. Learning how to plot a novel successfully will take your story to new heights and strengthen your abilities as a writer, so in this video I reveal the best way to approach your plotting strategy.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/iEa0ktkEPp0
Does Your Plot Suck? https://youtu.be/14UlZPOZybA
Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid: https://youtu.be/1_Ud_x9hZAU
3 KEY STEPS TO PLOTTING A NOVEL:
02:23 – Identify your protagonist’s objectives
04:50 – Establish the stakes
06:05 – Create obstacles that get in the way
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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MUSIC:
Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
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hi friends! i am so excite...
open me ⁺˚⋆ 。 ♡
click here to purchase the story builder planner: https://www.wracon.com/digital AND for 15% off use my code: ANA15
hi friends! i am so excited to be collaborating with wracon again! today i will be sharing a couple pages of wracon's new STORY BUILDER novel planner and taking you through a detailed process on how to brainstorm and plot your novel from a simple idea 📖
✒️🖇️ *want aesthetic writing planners? check out Ana Neu's new digital writing planners here:* https://www.ananeu.com/ana-neu-store
🎧 listen to my new podcast on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2osVlg2GwF4StaXZTr40uB?si=a114058e757f4d8d
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It's November, the National Writing Month here in the U.S. And if you're planning on participating in NaNoWriMo (the annual creative writing project that takes ...
It's November, the National Writing Month here in the U.S. And if you're planning on participating in NaNoWriMo (the annual creative writing project that takes place in November where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript) I thought I would offer a bit of advice.
I'll be posting a few of these videos throughout the month so keep your eyes open. But most importantly, keep your hands on your keyboard! Those 50K words aren't going to write themselves!
More info about NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/
It's November, the National Writing Month here in the U.S. And if you're planning on participating in NaNoWriMo (the annual creative writing project that takes place in November where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript) I thought I would offer a bit of advice.
I'll be posting a few of these videos throughout the month so keep your eyes open. But most importantly, keep your hands on your keyboard! Those 50K words aren't going to write themselves!
More info about NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/
Get instant access to the live training replay here: 👉 http://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and all month...
Get instant access to the live training replay here: 👉 http://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and all month long we have been simplifying preptober as we get ready to embark on our new writing projects. Today, we are expanding our "rough sketch" into a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline for a full-length novel...using index cards in Scrivener. Look over my shoulder and watch how I do this! (Also, I'm going to be hosting a special live training this weekend diving deeper into using Scrivener to make the most of your writing experience this November. You don't want to miss it!)
💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Come to my live training on Scrivener!
03:32 The chapter-by-chapter outline
04:30 How I organize my notes and outlines
08:33 Breaking down the chapters
15:54 Filling in more detail
18:25 Outlining future plot points
19:35 Save your spot at the live training!
20:39 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ THE SIMPLEST WAY TO OUTLINE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB1MOvZYW1s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ MY SCRIVENER SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJyGox2ldHo
→ 10 WEAK WORDS TO CUT FROM YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-fTxypPFRU
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Get instant access to the live training replay here: 👉 http://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and all month long we have been simplifying preptober as we get ready to embark on our new writing projects. Today, we are expanding our "rough sketch" into a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline for a full-length novel...using index cards in Scrivener. Look over my shoulder and watch how I do this! (Also, I'm going to be hosting a special live training this weekend diving deeper into using Scrivener to make the most of your writing experience this November. You don't want to miss it!)
💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
________________________________
✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Come to my live training on Scrivener!
03:32 The chapter-by-chapter outline
04:30 How I organize my notes and outlines
08:33 Breaking down the chapters
15:54 Filling in more detail
18:25 Outlining future plot points
19:35 Save your spot at the live training!
20:39 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ THE SIMPLEST WAY TO OUTLINE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB1MOvZYW1s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ MY SCRIVENER SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJyGox2ldHo
→ 10 WEAK WORDS TO CUT FROM YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-fTxypPFRU
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f
Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?"...
Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f
Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?" What if you could somehow take all the best ingredients that EVERY reader loves and combine them all to create the perfect recipe for The Ultimate Comfort Book? It might sound like an impossible mission… but I decided to challenge myself to try it. In this video, I'm going to collect all the most-loved story ingredients (voted on by YOU guys), put them all in the blender of my brainstorming process, and see if I can outline the *PERFECT* novel.
BUILD YOUR OWN COMFORT BOOK TEMPLATE 👉 https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/store/build-your-own-comfort-book-printable-brainstorm-guide
WATCH THE “ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE” LIVE TRAINING: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
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✍🏼TIMESTAMPS✍🏼
00:00 Is it possible to write a PERFECT book?
00:59 Gathering Story Ingredients
12:46 Grab the “comfort book” brainstorm template!
13:43 What, Why, and Who
20:16 Structuring the Story
29:00 Now it’s YOUR turn!
30:58 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Want to stay in the loop as I work on this novel? Join the waitlist here: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/5eeb91bd0f
Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?" What if you could somehow take all the best ingredients that EVERY reader loves and combine them all to create the perfect recipe for The Ultimate Comfort Book? It might sound like an impossible mission… but I decided to challenge myself to try it. In this video, I'm going to collect all the most-loved story ingredients (voted on by YOU guys), put them all in the blender of my brainstorming process, and see if I can outline the *PERFECT* novel.
BUILD YOUR OWN COMFORT BOOK TEMPLATE 👉 https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/store/build-your-own-comfort-book-printable-brainstorm-guide
WATCH THE “ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE” LIVE TRAINING: www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
________________________________
✍🏼TIMESTAMPS✍🏼
00:00 Is it possible to write a PERFECT book?
00:59 Gathering Story Ingredients
12:46 Grab the “comfort book” brainstorm template!
13:43 What, Why, and Who
20:16 Structuring the Story
29:00 Now it’s YOUR turn!
30:58 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT WHEN YOU’RE BORED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_3PL1a4K7E&t=809s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
Check out the full episode of @ryanbetheashow Andrew Klavan here:
https://youtu.be/QBqDAvGDtSM
#Shorts #Writing #Author...
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
Check out the full episode of @ryanbetheashow Andrew Klavan here:
https://youtu.be/QBqDAvGDtSM
#Shorts #Writing #Author #AndrewKlavan #Daily Wire
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
Check out the full episode of @ryanbetheashow Andrew Klavan here:
https://youtu.be/QBqDAvGDtSM
#Shorts #Writing #Author #AndrewKlavan #Daily Wire
Want to ask me a question? Hit the "JOIN" button!
Or visit: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer YOUR writing quest...
Want to ask me a question? Hit the "JOIN" button!
Or visit: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer YOUR writing questions and help you make your story matter! In this episode I'm answering some really good questions:
- How do you come up with good plot for my story?
- Should you include trigger warnings in your book?
- How to make a character active when they have no control over what's happening?
You don't want to miss my answers. :)
_______________________________
✨T I M E S T A M P S✨
00:00 How AskAbbie works
01:13 How do I figure out my story's plot?
05:00 Should I include trigger warnings in my book?
07:23 Can my protagonist be a victim yet still an active character?
11:42 Submit your questions for #AskAbbie! :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS
✏️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z
💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/117669?link=1570
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵WHERE I GET MY MUSIC: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE ASK ABBIE VIDS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ How do I raise the stakes for my characters?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2YfklrAySg&t=10s
→ How often should you publish books?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLK2czKIgG8&t=786s
→ How do you have confidence in yourself as an author?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8T_WHSeDe8&t=812s
→ Do I need to outline my whole series before I start writing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xe184he6E
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Want to ask me a question? Hit the "JOIN" button!
Or visit: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer YOUR writing questions and help you make your story matter! In this episode I'm answering some really good questions:
- How do you come up with good plot for my story?
- Should you include trigger warnings in your book?
- How to make a character active when they have no control over what's happening?
You don't want to miss my answers. :)
_______________________________
✨T I M E S T A M P S✨
00:00 How AskAbbie works
01:13 How do I figure out my story's plot?
05:00 Should I include trigger warnings in my book?
07:23 Can my protagonist be a victim yet still an active character?
11:42 Submit your questions for #AskAbbie! :)
________________________________
Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS
✏️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
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🎵WHERE I GET MY MUSIC: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE ASK ABBIE VIDS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ How do I raise the stakes for my characters?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2YfklrAySg&t=10s
→ How often should you publish books?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLK2czKIgG8&t=786s
→ How do you have confidence in yourself as an author?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8T_WHSeDe8&t=812s
→ Do I need to outline my whole series before I start writing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xe184he6E
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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
What's up, my friend? Time to talk about editing again! More specifically: CUTTING WEAK WORDS from your novel. What if I told you that not ALL weak words deserv...
What's up, my friend? Time to talk about editing again! More specifically: CUTTING WEAK WORDS from your novel. What if I told you that not ALL weak words deserve to die? It's true – sometimes you should cut them, but SOMETIMES... you should keep them. That's what we're discussing in today's video.
Comment below and tell me: which of these "weak words" are YOU most guilty of overusing??
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MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ HOW TO WRITE DUAL POVS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfvl1IQtGM&t=314s
→ SHOWING VS TELLING INTERNAL CONFLICT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvZLk6orxqo
→ HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCEMzTmIYo
→ HOW TO WRITE THEME INTO YOUR STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i3Xs1BTNYQ&t=92s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
🎵WHERE I GET MY MUSIC: https://epidemicsound.com/
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
What's up, my friend? Time to talk about editing again! More specifically: CUTTING WEAK WORDS from your novel. What if I told you that not ALL weak words deserve to die? It's true – sometimes you should cut them, but SOMETIMES... you should keep them. That's what we're discussing in today's video.
Comment below and tell me: which of these "weak words" are YOU most guilty of overusing??
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Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays !!
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2WCzbYe
📓GET MY FREE CHARACTER PROFILE TEMPLATE: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
✏️VISIT MY AUTHOR WEBSITE: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/
💌GET NEW VIDEOS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: http://eepurl.com/bNxH9j
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ HOW TO WRITE DUAL POVS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pfvl1IQtGM&t=314s
→ SHOWING VS TELLING INTERNAL CONFLICT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvZLk6orxqo
→ HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCEMzTmIYo
→ HOW TO WRITE THEME INTO YOUR STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i3Xs1BTNYQ&t=92s
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
🎵WHERE I GET MY MUSIC: https://epidemicsound.com/
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!
https://www.alyssamatesic.c...
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form
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FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
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What's the key to a successful novel that sells thousands — or millions — of copies? In this video, I reveal the secret ingredient behind every great novel and go through examples from bestselling books so you can see how it operates in action. With these tips and bits of novel writing advice, you'll be on your way to strengthening your story, hooking readers, and successfully publishing.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE NOVELS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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RELATED LINKS:
The Secret to Writing Likeable Characters: https://youtu.be/fu8nRjcolBg
How to Become a Bestselling Author: https://youtu.be/Qufp7eLV4Wo
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
Feel free to get in touch!
Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com
View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire
Email: [email protected]
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MUSIC:
Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
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Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
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What's the key to a successful novel that sells thousands — or millions — of copies? In this video, I reveal the secret ingredient behind every great novel and go through examples from bestselling books so you can see how it operates in action. With these tips and bits of novel writing advice, you'll be on your way to strengthening your story, hooking readers, and successfully publishing.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE NOVELS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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RELATED LINKS:
The Secret to Writing Likeable Characters: https://youtu.be/fu8nRjcolBg
How to Become a Bestselling Author: https://youtu.be/Qufp7eLV4Wo
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
Feel free to get in touch!
Website: https://www.alyssamatesic.com
View My Services: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
Request a Quote: https://www.alyssamatesic.com/inquire
Email: [email protected]
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MUSIC:
Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
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Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
Want to outline a novel without feeling overwhelmed? Maybe you’re a discovery writer or you just HATE PLOTTING and you want a simple, straightforward method of outlining that helps guide your story to success without taking all the joy out of the journey. If you can relate, today's video is for you!
A lot of writers ask me:
“Abbie, What is your very first step to writing a new story?”
“Do you create your characters first or do you outline your plot first?”
“Do you fill out all your character profiles and scene cards before you begin?”
“How long does my outline need to be?”
These are all great questions, and since my outlining process has evolved SO MUCH over the past few years, I thought now would be a perfect time to show you a behind-the-scenes look at my Preptober process.
In this video, I'm going to share with you the very first steps I take when I set out to write a new story. These are the methods that I am currently using and would recommend to any writer who feels lost and overwhelmed when it comes time to outline.
Grab a notebook and let’s dive in!
WATCH MY PREPTOBER TRAINING HERE → https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-training-to-114262137
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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Step #1: THE IDEA
03:14 My book pitch meeting
04:44 Step #2: THE ROUGH SKETCH
07:14 Step #3: BULLET POINT OUTLINE
11:14 Watch my Preptober live training
11:45 Subscribe for weekly writing videos! :)
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✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
💛 GET CANVA FOR EASY GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://partner.canva.com/7mN1Z5
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blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
WORK WITH ME ON YOUR STORY
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/professional-book-editing-services
DOWNLOAD MY FREE STORY SELF-ASSESSMENT!
https://www.alyssamatesic.com/#freebie-form
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIALS!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabookeditor/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssamatesic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyssaMatesic
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Plotting is one of the most challenging aspects of writing a novel. Some writers are meticulous plotters who map out each scene of their novel, while others are pantsers that allow the story to come to them as they write. Learning how to plot a novel successfully will take your story to new heights and strengthen your abilities as a writer, so in this video I reveal the best way to approach your plotting strategy.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOKS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
5 Common Plot Mistakes and How to Fix Them: https://youtu.be/iEa0ktkEPp0
Does Your Plot Suck? https://youtu.be/14UlZPOZybA
Overdone Plot Twists to Avoid: https://youtu.be/1_Ud_x9hZAU
3 KEY STEPS TO PLOTTING A NOVEL:
02:23 – Identify your protagonist’s objectives
04:50 – Establish the stakes
06:05 – Create obstacles that get in the way
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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MUSIC:
Chilling by HoobeZa https://youtu.be/O6nMNPQ4Vf0
Charlie Brown by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com
Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT
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Some of the links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.
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hi friends! i am so excited to be collaborating with wracon again! today i will be sharing a couple pages of wracon's new STORY BUILDER novel planner and taking you through a detailed process on how to brainstorm and plot your novel from a simple idea 📖
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It's November, the National Writing Month here in the U.S. And if you're planning on participating in NaNoWriMo (the annual creative writing project that takes place in November where participants attempt to write a 50,000 word manuscript) I thought I would offer a bit of advice.
I'll be posting a few of these videos throughout the month so keep your eyes open. But most importantly, keep your hands on your keyboard! Those 50K words aren't going to write themselves!
More info about NaNoWriMo: https://nanowrimo.org/
Get instant access to the live training replay here: 👉 http://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/live-trainings-signup
NaNoWriMo is just around the corner and all month long we have been simplifying preptober as we get ready to embark on our new writing projects. Today, we are expanding our "rough sketch" into a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline for a full-length novel...using index cards in Scrivener. Look over my shoulder and watch how I do this! (Also, I'm going to be hosting a special live training this weekend diving deeper into using Scrivener to make the most of your writing experience this November. You don't want to miss it!)
💻GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
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✨ T I M E S T A M P S ✨
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Come to my live training on Scrivener!
03:32 The chapter-by-chapter outline
04:30 How I organize my notes and outlines
08:33 Breaking down the chapters
15:54 Filling in more detail
18:25 Outlining future plot points
19:35 Save your spot at the live training!
20:39 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
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Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday.
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3Ivk0Gr
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY EDITING MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/
MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE:
→ THE SIMPLEST WAY TO OUTLINE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB1MOvZYW1s
→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ MY SCRIVENER SETUP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJyGox2ldHo
→ 10 WEAK WORDS TO CUT FROM YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-fTxypPFRU
✨F O L L O W ✨
blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8
facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh
instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI
patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons
Business inquiries: [email protected]
✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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Is there such a thing as “the perfect novel?" What if you could somehow take all the best ingredients that EVERY reader loves and combine them all to create the perfect recipe for The Ultimate Comfort Book? It might sound like an impossible mission… but I decided to challenge myself to try it. In this video, I'm going to collect all the most-loved story ingredients (voted on by YOU guys), put them all in the blender of my brainstorming process, and see if I can outline the *PERFECT* novel.
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00:00 Is it possible to write a PERFECT book?
00:59 Gathering Story Ingredients
12:46 Grab the “comfort book” brainstorm template!
13:43 What, Why, and Who
20:16 Structuring the Story
29:00 Now it’s YOUR turn!
30:58 Subscribe for more writing videos :)
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→ THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw&t=198s
→ HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED TO WRITE YOUR NOVEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szVP7y38Rc4
→ MY CHAPTER-BY-CHAPTER OUTLINING METHOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqTnmNjkaec&t=434s
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My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
Writing a Novel Is EASY! Just Do This!
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Welcome back to #AskAbbie, where I answer YOUR writing questions and help you make your story matter! In this episode I'm answering some really good questions:
- How do you come up with good plot for my story?
- Should you include trigger warnings in your book?
- How to make a character active when they have no control over what's happening?
You don't want to miss my answers. :)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2YfklrAySg&t=10s
→ How often should you publish books?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLK2czKIgG8&t=786s
→ How do you have confidence in yourself as an author?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8T_WHSeDe8&t=812s
→ Do I need to outline my whole series before I start writing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8xe184he6E
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✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
What's up, my friend? Time to talk about editing again! More specifically: CUTTING WEAK WORDS from your novel. What if I told you that not ALL weak words deserve to die? It's true – sometimes you should cut them, but SOMETIMES... you should keep them. That's what we're discussing in today's video.
Comment below and tell me: which of these "weak words" are YOU most guilty of overusing??
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→ SHOWING VS TELLING INTERNAL CONFLICT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvZLk6orxqo
→ HOW TO WRITE POWERFUL SIDE CHARACTERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENCEMzTmIYo
→ HOW TO WRITE THEME INTO YOUR STORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i3Xs1BTNYQ&t=92s
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✨ A B O U T ✨
My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true.
Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!
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What's the key to a successful novel that sells thousands — or millions — of copies? In this video, I reveal the secret ingredient behind every great novel and go through examples from bestselling books so you can see how it operates in action. With these tips and bits of novel writing advice, you'll be on your way to strengthening your story, hooking readers, and successfully publishing.
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / https://amzn.to/3Z4at03
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An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / https://amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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Out(アウト) is a 1997 Japanese crime novel written by Japanese author Natsuo Kirino and published in English in 2004. The novel won the 51st Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel. It is her first novel to be published in the English language. The book is currently published by Vintage, part of Random House, in Britain and has been translated into English by Stephen Snyder. The English translation was nominated for the 2004 Edgar Award for Best Novel.
A Japanese film adaptation of Out, directed by Hirayama Hideyuki, was released in 2002 to generally tepid reviews. According to Variety (on-line edition), New Line Cinema has purchased the rights for an American version, to be directed by Nakata Hideo (Ring, Ring 2).
Plot summary
The novel tells the tales of four women, working the graveyard shift at a Japanese bento factory. All four women live hard lives. Masako, accepted as the leader of the four women, feels completely alienated from her estranged husband and teenage son. Kuniko, a plump and rather vain girl, has recently been ditched by her boyfriend after the couple were driven into debt leaving Kuniko to fend off a loan shark. Yoshie is a single mother and reluctant caretaker of her mother-in-law, who was left partly paralyzed after a stroke. Yayoi is a thirty-four-year-old mother of two small boys. She hates to leave her children home alone to go to work. More than that, she hates the thought of her drunken, gambling husband returning home and hurting them or, more likely, herself.
Based on the webcomic and graphic novel of the same name, Heartstopper is a coming-of-age romance series following a recently outed gay teen and his relationship with a popular classmate.
Young adult fiction, LGBTQ+ and a coming-of-age graphic novel ... The district has 116 copies, and it had 79 check-outs in middle schools and 67 in high schools."This Book is Gay" by JunoDawson is a teen or young adult, LGBTQ+, nonfiction novel.
The mysteries are, of course, connected and there are some attempted murders along the way, but the real giggles in this novel are Fitts’ running commentary — bits of word quizzes, little shout-outs and pet peeves—about the school and the town.
Early on, I became a steady patron of the library, visiting at least weekly to check out novels, stopping by during noon break to read newspapers and news magazines ... and other books and check them out.
Laurence’s piano in Alcott’s novel ... This novel is entirely its own Rube Goldberg machine of ups and downs and ins and outs and arguments and “hugging it out” between four thoroughly modern mademoiselles.
The novel is as relevant today as it was when it came out, especially for those living and working on a college campus. The communication major ... The novel delves into mental health and illness, ...
Here’s a novel approach to learning the ins-and-outs of using a topo map and compass. navigate your way among the breweries of Asheville’s RiverArts District....
The act of making art, the mundane ins and outs of gathering materials and catching threads of inspiration, is brilliantly fleshed out, and the novel’s climatic ending leaves us with questions about the calamitous results of creation.
The post-1945 American novel was usually in some deep way about anxiety ...Anxiety, in the contemporary American novel, has given way to defeatism and pointillist satire ... Adelle Waldman’s second novel is such a book.
"That's the novel approach." ... Mapping out a novel way to assess the effectiveness of development aid (2024, February 23) retrieved 23 February 2024 from https.//phys.org/news/2024-02-effectiveness-aid.html.
At one point, Shagun reads out a sea elephant story from The Dravidian Book of Seas and Stargazing, Volume II... He writes that he nearly got sent to a gay conversion therapy centre when his book got outed as a gay novel.