Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

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Ever wondered how to create an interesting and compelling magic system that readers will love? 

In this episode I’m breaking down exactly how to create a magic system that works.

 In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The crucial importance of weaving an engaging magic system into your fantasy world.
2. Differentiating between soft and hard magic systems, and knowing which to employ for maximum impact.
3. A comprehensive 7-step guide to fashioning a magic system that is both intricate and internally consistent.
4. Witness the creation of a magic system through a detailed example, illuminating every facet of the creative process.

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Have you ever wondered how to ensure your readers are so engrossed in your protagonist  that they can put your novel down?

In this episode I'm peeling back the layers of protagonist interiority and revealing how to create your protagonist's inner world and make your novel unputdownable.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What interiority is
The 9 ways interiority manifests in novels
Why you need to add interiority to your novel
How to get interiority onto the page in your scenes
How to balance your narrative with the right amount of interiority 
And so much more!

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What makes a protagonist memorable and unique? What makes readers fall in love with them enough to follow them around for 300-500 pages?

Knowing the answers to those questions is the difference between creating a flat, dull protagonist and having a magnetic protagonist that readers can’t get enough of!

 In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why every novel is actually character driven
2. How character arc must be thoroughly considered when getting to know your protagonist
3. The 7 questions you must ask yourself about your protagonist to make them magnetic to readers
4. And so much more!

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If you're a writer, you've likely encountered the timeless advice: "Show Don't Tell." While intended to enhance scene creation by encouraging vivid depiction over mere narration, this guidance has been misunderstood, leading to detrimental effects on otherwise strong novels.

If you've questioned the validity of this advice, stay tuned as I debunk misconceptions and provide practical strategies to reignite the potency and depth of your scenes.

 In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Showing vs. telling on the page
2. Why balancing both creates stronger, more meaningful storytelling
3. Mastering the art of crafting scenes that skillfully blend showing and telling.

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The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a compelling scene, but it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered. 

So in this episode we are going to do a deep dive into scene structure and learn:

1) How to know if an event in your novel actually needs to be a scene

2) the structure of a great scene

3) the 6 elements you should add to every scene to make them vibrant and irresistible to readers

4) how to expand a summary into a full scene.

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The most important skill you can have as a writer is the ability to write a great scene... but, unfortunately, it’s a skill that few writers have actually mastered.

You need to understand:

1) What a scene is.

2) Whether a given event in your novel needs to be a scene.

3) The structure of a great scene.

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Backstory is an essential part of every novel.

Without it, your protagonist doesn’t have a meaningful character arc and your story lacks depth. But writers are (understandably) scared to put backstory in their novel because they’re afraid of info dumping.

Well, there is a way to strike a perfect balance. You CAN include valuable backstory AND avoid info dumping.

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Criticism is one of the hardest things for writers to process and it sometimes leads to writers giving up on the craft or refusing to share their work with the world. 

If you’re ready explore the 7 key understandings that will help you reframe criticism for a healthier relationship with it, access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/handlingcriticism 

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Nothing grabs readers’ attention like dialogue. That’s why it’s absolutely imperative to make sure that the dialogue in your novel is serving the story and making readers hungry for more.

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Spoiler alert—there’s a whole lot more to POV than just first person, second person, and third person. There are actually 4 layers that you need to master if you want readers and agents to love your novel!

So if you’re ready to master POV in 2024, dive into the episode and don’t forget to access the FREE workbook right here: https://www.manyworldswriting.com/POV 

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