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Seizoen 36
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Mrt 22, 2018
Meet your new instructor, R.L. Stine (you can call him Bob). The legendary kids’ horror author outlines his intentions for the class and encourages you to forget the idea that writing is difficult.
Meet your new instructor, R.L. Stine (you can call him Bob). The legendary kids’ horror author outlines his intentions for the class and encourages you to forget the idea that writing is difficult.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob reveals how to stay alert for ideas and shares three great places to find them: experience, memory, and imagination. These are departments in what he calls "the idea store."
Bob reveals how to stay alert for ideas and shares three great places to find them: experience, memory, and imagination. These are departments in what he calls "the idea store."
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Mrt 22, 2018
There are so many ways to find inspiration for your story. Here, Bob points to some that might surprise you—television and movies, titles, and topics.
There are so many ways to find inspiration for your story. Here, Bob points to some that might surprise you—television and movies, titles, and topics.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Once you have an idea you love, Bob believes you should map out your plot using his preferred method: the outline.
Once you have an idea you love, Bob believes you should map out your plot using his preferred method: the outline.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Surprise endings and cliffhangers are tried and true methods to get kids to read—and keep them reading. Learn the value of figuring out your ending first and how to write a compelling cliffhanger.
Surprise endings and cliffhangers are tried and true methods to get kids to read—and keep them reading. Learn the value of figuring out your ending first and how to write a compelling cliffhanger.
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Mrt 22, 2018
As you continue to write your outline, Bob reveals what you should include in the middle of your book to keep readers engaged, from twists and surprises to false leads.
As you continue to write your outline, Bob reveals what you should include in the middle of your book to keep readers engaged, from twists and surprises to false leads.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob shares two versions of his outline for I Am Slappy’s Evil Twin—the one that was rejected by his editor and the one that was accepted—and breaks down how he strengthened the plot in the outlining phase.
Bob shares two versions of his outline for I Am Slappy’s Evil Twin—the one that was rejected by his editor and the one that was accepted—and breaks down how he strengthened the plot in the outlining phase.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Making your books fun and easy to read is the key to hooking young readers. Learn Bob’s strategies for understanding young audiences.
Making your books fun and easy to read is the key to hooking young readers. Learn Bob’s strategies for understanding young audiences.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Learn how to build the appropriate amount of “scary” into books for different age levels.
Learn how to build the appropriate amount of “scary” into books for different age levels.
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Case Study: Comparing Young Adult and Middle Grade Fiction
Episode overview
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Bob breaks down the differences between YA and middle grade books using two examples from his own work.
Bob breaks down the differences between YA and middle grade books using two examples from his own work.
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Mrt 22, 2018
When writing horror, Bob believes writing from the point of view of your main character will maximize fear. He explains the importance of focusing on what your characters are experiencing, rather than what they are feeling.
When writing horror, Bob believes writing from the point of view of your main character will maximize fear. He explains the importance of focusing on what your characters are experiencing, rather than what they are feeling.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob teaches you how to write an effective hook that swiftly captivates young readers.
Bob teaches you how to write an effective hook that swiftly captivates young readers.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Learn to maximize "the scares" when writing for young audiences. Bob shares his method of tapping into your childhood fears, making ordinary locations scary, and using sensory details to set the scene.
Learn to maximize "the scares" when writing for young audiences. Bob shares his method of tapping into your childhood fears, making ordinary locations scary, and using sensory details to set the scene.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob teaches you how to transform inanimate objects into terrifying monsters with examples from It Came from Beneath the Sink! and Say Cheese and Die!
Bob teaches you how to transform inanimate objects into terrifying monsters with examples from It Came from Beneath the Sink! and Say Cheese and Die!
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Dialogue is the primary tool Bob uses to reveal character and story. Learn how he writes timeless, realistic dialogue and how to discover your own writing style.
Dialogue is the primary tool Bob uses to reveal character and story. Learn how he writes timeless, realistic dialogue and how to discover your own writing style.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Horror and humor go hand in hand. Bob explains why humor is harder to write than horror and how to use humor to create breaks between scary scenes.
Horror and humor go hand in hand. Bob explains why humor is harder to write than horror and how to use humor to create breaks between scary scenes.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Learn how Bob develops relatable middle-grade characters that help middle-grade readers enter the world of the story and make his books even scarier.
Learn how Bob develops relatable middle-grade characters that help middle-grade readers enter the world of the story and make his books even scarier.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
To demonstrate how to avoid clichés and construct realistic characters, Bob walks you through his character cheat sheet using examples from Give Me a K-I-L-L.
To demonstrate how to avoid clichés and construct realistic characters, Bob walks you through his character cheat sheet using examples from Give Me a K-I-L-L.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob takes you through his steps for writing a first draft and reminds you to enjoy the process.
Bob takes you through his steps for writing a first draft and reminds you to enjoy the process.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Learn how to first revise on your own and then seek honest feedback. Bob teaches you what questions to ask of your draft-readers and editors—and how to take criticism in stride.
Learn how to first revise on your own and then seek honest feedback. Bob teaches you what questions to ask of your draft-readers and editors—and how to take criticism in stride.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
To develop a series, focus on selling the first book. Learn how to construct rich settings and characters that leave your readers eager to read book two.
To develop a series, focus on selling the first book. Learn how to construct rich settings and characters that leave your readers eager to read book two.
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Mrt 22, 2018
From Shakespeare and Dickens to Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King, Bob breaks down what he's learned about storytelling from some of his favorite writers.
From Shakespeare and Dickens to Agatha Christie, Ray Bradbury, and Stephen King, Bob breaks down what he's learned about storytelling from some of his favorite writers.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob shares advice for aspiring writers and teaches why it's important to choose your genre and understand the market.
Bob shares advice for aspiring writers and teaches why it's important to choose your genre and understand the market.
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Mrt 22, 2018
Bob gives recommendations on how to promote yourself as a writer through school visits, book fairs, and social media.
Bob gives recommendations on how to promote yourself as a writer through school visits, book fairs, and social media.
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Mrt 22, 2018
The best way to combat writer’s block is to be well-prepared. Learn the self-discipline, tools, and routines that helped Bob write the Goosebumps series.
The best way to combat writer’s block is to be well-prepared. Learn the self-discipline, tools, and routines that helped Bob write the Goosebumps series.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Bob shares 20 story ideas to take away and make your own.
Bob shares 20 story ideas to take away and make your own.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Experiment with writing exercises you can utilize to jump-start your process.
Experiment with writing exercises you can utilize to jump-start your process.
Uitzenddatum
Mrt 22, 2018
Now that Bob has covered his tips and tricks, he challenges you to start writing and have fun!
Now that Bob has covered his tips and tricks, he challenges you to start writing and have fun!
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