

Episode 3 - Go big or go home.
22 snips Mar 3, 2022
Exploring the process of finding a captivating plot for a novel, challenging the idea of 'write what you know' in fiction writing, emphasizing the importance of big and bold plots, highlighting the significance of conflict and raising the stakes, and following the heart-wrenching journey of David Copperfield.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Write What You Know: The Biggest Canard in Fiction
03:04 • 3min
The Importance of Big and Bold Plots in Writing Fiction
06:11 • 13min
The Importance of Conflict and Raising the Stakes in Fiction Writing
19:20 • 4min
Tragic events and hardships for the protagonist
22:51 • 3min