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How I Write

Everything Nat Eliason Learned Writing His First Book

Jul 3, 2024
Nat Eliason, author of *Crypto Confidential*, shares his transformation from SEO blogger to memoirist. He dives into the art of compelling storytelling, revealing the key techniques he discovered during his two-year journey. Nat discusses the balance between personal vision and marketability in writing, the nuances of crafting engaging dialogue, and the importance of emotional authenticity. He also explores how AI can enhance the writing process without overshadowing one's unique voice. This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for aspiring storytellers.
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  • Craft scenes with tension that advance conflict and connect to character goals.
  • Create dialogue with adversarial elements to propel the narrative and add suspense.

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Creating Intriguing Storylines

When crafting a story, the tension lies in ensuring that each scene advances the conflict or action, maintaining a direct connection to the main character's goal and the obstacles in their way. By infusing dialogues with adversarial elements, redirection, and nonverbal responses, the dialogue propels the narrative forward, adding depth and suspense. Every scene culminates in either a yes-but or no-and result, intensifying the stakes and driving the plot towards resolution.

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