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Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Meet your new instructor: David Baldacci, the New York Times–bestselling author of 38 thrillers to date. David starts with an overview of his class and his hope that you’ll overcome any doubts you have about writing.
Meet your new instructor: David Baldacci, the New York Times–bestselling author of 38 thrillers to date. David starts with an overview of his class and his hope that you’ll overcome any doubts you have about writing.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
You want to write—but how do you find your idea? David walks you through his daily practice of looking at the world through what he calls the “writer’s prism.”
You want to write—but how do you find your idea? David walks you through his daily practice of looking at the world through what he calls the “writer’s prism.”
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Firsthand research brings depth and breadth to your story. David discusses why he recommends visiting locations in person, talking directly to people, and creating a battle plan.
Firsthand research brings depth and breadth to your story. David discusses why he recommends visiting locations in person, talking directly to people, and creating a battle plan.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Building on the previous lesson, David provides practical tips for finding sources and getting the most out of interviews.
Building on the previous lesson, David provides practical tips for finding sources and getting the most out of interviews.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David shows you how he writes outlines, emphasizing that it is an ever-evolving process.
David shows you how he writes outlines, emphasizing that it is an ever-evolving process.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
The first chapter of your book should be a touchstone. David talks about how to open with a “big pop” and how to reference that opening in the rest of your chapters.
The first chapter of your book should be a touchstone. David talks about how to open with a “big pop” and how to reference that opening in the rest of your chapters.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
How do you keep readers on the edge of their seats? David shares how he builds suspense, using such strategies as red herrings, plot twists, cliffhangers, and a ticking clock.
How do you keep readers on the edge of their seats? David shares how he builds suspense, using such strategies as red herrings, plot twists, cliffhangers, and a ticking clock.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David describes the tools he uses to create compelling characters: Expect your characters to change, allow them to have flaws, and give equal importance to your sidekicks and antagonists.
David describes the tools he uses to create compelling characters: Expect your characters to change, allow them to have flaws, and give equal importance to your sidekicks and antagonists.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Become a student of humanity. Learn how to deepen your characters by writing believable dialogue.
Become a student of humanity. Learn how to deepen your characters by writing believable dialogue.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Action in your story can reveal information about a location, someone’s motivation, and someone’s special skills. David explains how you can use choreography and pacing to maximize the impact of your story’s action.
Action in your story can reveal information about a location, someone’s motivation, and someone’s special skills. David explains how you can use choreography and pacing to maximize the impact of your story’s action.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David began writing when he was a full-time lawyer. He encourages you to be creative about making time to write and finding a writing process that works for you.
David began writing when he was a full-time lawyer. He encourages you to be creative about making time to write and finding a writing process that works for you.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David shares his approach to editing and revising his novels, and why he enjoys the process.
David shares his approach to editing and revising his novels, and why he enjoys the process.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Personal chemistry is critical when it comes to working with an editor. David talks about what to consider when you look for an editor and how to build a real partnership.
Personal chemistry is critical when it comes to working with an editor. David talks about what to consider when you look for an editor and how to build a real partnership.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David offers rare insight into the inner workings of the publishing world, including how to find an agent, how to navigate rights, and how to best promote your book.
David offers rare insight into the inner workings of the publishing world, including how to find an agent, how to navigate rights, and how to best promote your book.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Adding to his advice on how to run your own writing career, David explains the importance of forming relationships with both booksellers and fans, and discusses how to use new platforms.
Adding to his advice on how to run your own writing career, David explains the importance of forming relationships with both booksellers and fans, and discusses how to use new platforms.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
Should you turn your novel into a series? David takes you through the decision-making process.
Should you turn your novel into a series? David takes you through the decision-making process.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David opens up about his journey as a writer, talking about passion, rejection, and how to stay authentic.
David opens up about his journey as a writer, talking about passion, rejection, and how to stay authentic.
Fecha de emisión
Jun 24, 2019
David believes the world always needs fresh voices. He offers his final words of encouragement for all aspiring writers.
David believes the world always needs fresh voices. He offers his final words of encouragement for all aspiring writers.
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