J. Allen Wolfrum
Everyone is different but I'll share what helped me start writing.
The StoryGrid book by Shawn Coyne is an absolutely amazing resource for writers. The book describes the fundamentals of story structure and breaks them down into easily consumable chunks. The StoryGrid podcast is another fantastic resource. On the podcast, Tim Grahl is an author learning how to write fiction and Shawn Coyne gives him advice based on the his 25+ years as an editor. It's fantastic.
The methodology in the StoryGrid might not be for everyone but it worked for me.
And once you decide to write, War of Art by Steven Pressfield is essential. There are so many times where I wanted to quit writing my book, even up until the final days before finally publishing on Amazon. Steven Pressfield's words about Resistance kept me on course.
In summary, the StoryGrid book and podcast to learn about story structure and War of Art to make sure you finish your work.
The StoryGrid book by Shawn Coyne is an absolutely amazing resource for writers. The book describes the fundamentals of story structure and breaks them down into easily consumable chunks. The StoryGrid podcast is another fantastic resource. On the podcast, Tim Grahl is an author learning how to write fiction and Shawn Coyne gives him advice based on the his 25+ years as an editor. It's fantastic.
The methodology in the StoryGrid might not be for everyone but it worked for me.
And once you decide to write, War of Art by Steven Pressfield is essential. There are so many times where I wanted to quit writing my book, even up until the final days before finally publishing on Amazon. Steven Pressfield's words about Resistance kept me on course.
In summary, the StoryGrid book and podcast to learn about story structure and War of Art to make sure you finish your work.
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