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Re: What's your advice on writing a series of story?
« Reply #60 on: 09/10/2024 23:20:01 »
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Uploading a file is one thing, marketing your intellectual property is another. And that's where agents, editors and publishers get involved.
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Re: What's your advice on writing a series of story?
« Reply #61 on: 14/11/2024 04:21:28 »
I think this is a useful advice.

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Ernest Hemingway is regarded by many as one of the greatest craftsmen of sentences. His work, particularly his short fiction, is known around the world for saying everything with very little. The true magic of a Hemingway piece lies between the lines.

This way of writing is referred to as "Hemingway's Iceberg Theory", and is great way for young writers to apply in order to improve their craft. It's helped me tremendously with my own work.
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Re: What's your advice on writing a series of story?
« Reply #62 on: 14/11/2024 19:26:17 »
Hemingway's sentences are short, and so are the words he uses. The UK civil service style manuals tell you to use the Anglo-Saxon word rather than the Norman French word wherever you have a choice - they advocate against sesquipedalianism!

Also worth studying Steinbeck. His background was journalism, so he knew how to tell a story with impact, and he also worked with the legendary "Doc": "The Log from the Sea of Cortez"  is a brilliant blend of scientific reporting (a marine biology expedition) and beautifully descriptive writing, with an underlying adventure almost as exciting as his war reports.
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Re: What's your advice on writing a series of story?
« Reply #63 on: 19/11/2024 14:05:29 »
I found a lot of advices from some Youtube channels teaching how to write novels or screenplays, like this one.
https://www.youtube.com/@BarbaraVance
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Thank you for visiting my channel! My name is Barbara. This channel is dedicated to teaching you how to write compelling stories for your novels, screenplays, short stories, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDihgYx4Sdfk3AuXjtfnbHee-fTo7evxJ
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« Reply #64 on: 29/11/2024 04:30:27 »
You Know ALL Great Speeches Use the Same Hidden Formula? #publicspeaking #storytelling #speech
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Nancy Duarte and Duarte, Inc. studied thousands of great speeches over time and revealed a hidden structure within them all!

You can use this structure to become a captivating public speaker!
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Re: What's your advice on writing a series of story?
« Reply #65 on: 15/12/2024 05:56:03 »
Why Do You Write?
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Some people write because they have stories they want to share with the world. Other people write because they dream of the fame that comes with a breakout book. Still, others might write because there's a world, characters, or plot that rattles around their head for years and they need to get it out.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Fictive Language
02:10 - Let's Go There
02:50 - The Origins of Storytelling
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08:00 - Why Do You Write
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« Reply #66 on: 24/12/2024 12:45:50 »
The Power Of Storytelling: How To Move People
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The ability to tell a story can literally transform your life.  It can land you a job in a crowded applicant pool, make you stand out on a first date, or be the difference between your business succeeding or failing.

Today I have a very special breakdown on storytelling.  Not just because storytelling is so important to charisma and life, but because I am actually in this breakdown as the interviewer.

And the person I?m interviewing is without exaggeration one of the people I most admire on the planet.  His name is Scott Harrison and as the founder of charity:water he has helped raise over 100 million dollars by telling stories for a good cause.

So in this video you?re going to learn the 3 high level principles that will help you to tell more engaging stories in any environment.  And I should warn you, these stories are heavy and contain really sad, but important messages, which is necessary when you?re talking about the truth of why charity water exists.  I?m also going to let the clips run longer so you can hear a bigger part of the story uninterrupted and comment later. 

2:30 Take the listener to the same emotional journey you had when storytelling
4:18 Have a mystery to keep listener engaged like Charity Water story
5:47 Have a lesson at the end for personal development as the Scott Harrison interview
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« Reply #67 on: 27/12/2024 02:33:58 »
GENIUS Writing Hack! Boost Your Productivity with the TK Method
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Want to write faster without losing quality? In this video, I break down the TK method?a simple but powerful writing hack that keeps your momentum going and helps you stay in the creative flow. Learn how to use this productivity booster to improve your output and finish your projects faster. Don?t miss this game-changing tip for writers!
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« Reply #68 on: 27/12/2024 06:59:47 »
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How to get into flow and become antifragile with one rule. Ever since implementing this rule 4 years ago, it's changed how I show up to challenges in my life, how I thrive at work, how I learn. Check out this rule in this video!


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« Reply #69 on: 14/01/2025 11:03:48 »
EVERY Way AI Can Help Authors in 2025
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Timestamps
Introduction 00:00
Pre-Writing 00:40
Writing & Editing 05:51
Marketing For Authors 15:56
Learning 22:43
Other Suggestions For Authors 25:57
Write A Book Using AI 30:00
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« Reply #70 on: 31/01/2025 12:26:06 »
The Secret to Telling a Great Story ? in Less Than 60 Seconds | Jenny Hoyos | TED
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For social media creator and viral video hitmaker ‪@JennyHoyos‬, the key to telling a great story is to keep it brief. She breaks down her framework for telling stories in 60 seconds or less that can gain millions of views online ? or simply elevate your everyday conversations. (Recorded at TEDNext 2024 on October 22, 2024)
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« Reply #71 on: 31/01/2025 15:32:47 »
7 Illegal Writing Tips (use with caution)
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« Reply #72 on: 31/01/2025 23:54:01 »
Your Characters Will Be Boring If You Skip These 10 Steps
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Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Character Doubling
1:10 The Expertise Effect
2:49 The Tragic Flaw
4:22 The Wrong Memory Technique
5:39 The Indirect Self Portrait
7:08 The Spiritual Side
9:05 The Single Body Part
10:43 From Stereotypes to Archtypes
12:05 The Competence Paradox
13:24 Contrast with Neighbors
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« Reply #73 on: 08/02/2025 02:12:42 »
How Agatha Christie Makes Readers Addicted (5 storytelling techniques you NEED to know)
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Agatha Christies followed these writing tips to become one of the best-selling authors in the world. And here is how:

00:00 Why you NEED Agatha Christies Writing Hacks
00:21 The Agatha Christie Formula
01:45 1. Storytelling technique
03:25 The most important technique
05:19 3. Storytelling technique
05:46 Writing style
06:43 Part 5
07:55 The Rule of Fair Play
08:22 How Agatha wrote mind-blowing stories
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« Reply #74 on: 08/02/2025 02:16:49 »
The 1 Writing Cheat Code to Keep Readers Turning Pages
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The power of stakes in storytelling

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« Reply #75 on: 08/02/2025 10:38:10 »
Make your characters aspirational, with enough flaws to make the heroes vulnerable and the villains humane, then set about each trying to exploit the weaknesses of the other. Sprinkle a bit of romance or raw sex as required (think garlic and chilli, or sugar and cinnamon: enough to intrigue and entertain, but not to dominate the dish).

Remember the "hero's arc", from obscurity to conflict, with input from the maven that gets him out of the final impossibility and leads to triumph. (24 Bond films to date, and Blazing Saddles for the ultimate piss-take of the genre)

Or stick to "boy meets dog, boy loses dog, boy finds dog"  (thousands of Disney clones)
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How I'm Writing & Publishing A Serialized Novel
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Are you planning to write a serial? Excited to be back and talking about my latest project. Also, did you know this week is 7 years since I uploaded my first YouTube video??? Thank you all for being here with me on this journey!


CHAPTERS:
0:00 What is a serial?
5:49 My Goal -Why A Serial?
17:05 Typical 3-Act Structure
20:15 My Serial Structure
27:37 Release Plan
35:37 Final Thoughts

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« Reply #77 on: 11/03/2025 12:09:13 »
The #1 Writing Decision That Separates Forgettable Books from Masterpieces
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What if I told you that the difference between a forgettable book and a life-changing story comes down to one decision?one that most writers get wrong? In this video, I?ll walk you through the #1 writing decision that transforms your story from just another book into something readers can?t stop thinking about.

? Learn the non-negotiable belief shift that makes stories unforgettable
? Discover how masterworks like Pride and Prejudice, The Lion King, and The Shawshank Redemption use this principle
? Find out how your story can create a deep, lasting impact on readers
? Get 10 powerful questions to uncover the core transformation in your book
? Avoid the 3 biggest mistakes writers make when trying to implement this technique
? Use the non-negotiable to shape your plot, character arc, and ending

Don?t let your story fade into the background?make it a masterpiece!
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How To Write a Compelling Opening Scene for a Novel
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In this video, I dive deep into the art of writing an unforgettable opening scene for your novel. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, the first few pages are crucial in capturing your reader's attention. Join me as I explore essential techniques, including:

5 key elements to writing a compelling opening scene
Why each element is so critical
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« Reply #79 on: 11/03/2025 15:58:02 »
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5 key elements to writing a compelling opening scene
Sex
Violence
Cats
Dogs
Food

and don't forget Golf. One very successful publication of the 1970s was entitled "Golfing for Cats" which wasn't actually about games or animals, but just sold on the cover title.
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