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Never Wonder What to Write Next (Scene Cards in Scrivener)
One of the hardest parts of writing a book with a full life is not discipline.
It’s deciding what to work on when you finally sit down to write.In this video, I share how I’ve taken the guesswork out of my writing process by using scene cards in Scrivener, informed by two craft frameworks that deeply shaped my thinking:Save the Cat Writes a NovelStory GeniusI used to write based on mood and inspiration.
Now I write based on clarity and momentum.By thinking in scenes and mapping cause-and-effect ahead of time, I never spend 19 of my 20 available minutes wondering what I’m supposed to write. I open Scrivener, look at the next scene, and get to work.0:00 Stop Guessing What to Write Next in Your Book0:56 The Biggest Hurdle for New Authors1:41 My Journey As a Debut Author2:07 The Problem with Pantsing a Novel3:23 Making the Best Use of Your Writing Time4:12 Using Scrivener to Build Your Story5:05 My Favorite Craft Writing Books: Save the Cat and Story Genius5:27 Story Genius Scene Cards Help Immensely 6:47 Take the Guesswork Out of Writing Your Book7:25 A Simple Writing System that WorksThis is not about writing faster.It’s about writing with peace and intention.I’ll share more about the specific frameworks behind this approach in future videos.
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Mentioned in this video:
- Scene Card Template https://story.tcburr.com
- Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/sc...
- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel https://amzn.to/4q2Luqh
- Story Genius https://amzn.to/3YX9ikh
Get these and other great resourceshttps://books.tcburr.com
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#writingprocess#scrivener#novelwriting#writingtips#writerslife#storystructure#amwriting
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One of the hardest parts of writing a book with a full life is not discipline.
It’s deciding what to work on when you finally sit down to write.In this video, I share how I’ve taken the guesswork out of my writing process by using scene cards in Scrivener, informed by two craft frameworks that deeply shaped my thinking:Save the Cat Writes a NovelStory GeniusI used to write based on mood and inspiration.
Now I write based on clarity and momentum.By thinking in scenes and mapping cause-and-effect ahead of time, I never spend 19 of my 20 available minutes wondering what I’m supposed to write. I open Scrivener, look at the next scene, and get to work.0:00 Stop Guessing What to Write Next in Your Book0:56 The Biggest Hurdle for New Authors1:41 My Journey As a Debut Author2:07 The Problem with Pantsing a Novel3:23 Making the Best Use of Your Writing Time4:12 Using Scrivener to Build Your Story5:05 My Favorite Craft Writing Books: Save the Cat and Story Genius5:27 Story Genius Scene Cards Help Immensely 6:47 Take the Guesswork Out of Writing Your Book7:25 A Simple Writing System that WorksThis is not about writing faster.It’s about writing with peace and intention.I’ll share more about the specific frameworks behind this approach in future videos.
Related videos:
• How to Create Story Genius Scene Cards in ...
• Why I use (and love) Scrivener. Best Writi...
• Is It Too Late to Write Your First Novel a...
Mentioned in this video:
- Scene Card Template https://story.tcburr.com
- Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/sc...
- Save the Cat! Writes a Novel https://amzn.to/4q2Luqh
- Story Genius https://amzn.to/3YX9ikh
Get these and other great resourceshttps://books.tcburr.com
Some of the links on this page are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#writingprocess#scrivener#novelwriting#writingtips#writerslife#storystructure#amwriting