The hosts discuss progress and improvements in the second draft of a story, including adding complications and fleshing out characters. They also talk about balancing information and engagement in storytelling. Tips are shared on encouraging and working with amateur writers, emphasizing starting from a position of not knowing much about writing and studying masterworks to improve skills.

What does it mean to apply specificity to a non-fiction story? It's a tough thing, especially if you're of the literal persuasion. Click here to download Shawn's notes on Tim's Introduction.

Shawn uses the second draft of Tim's introduction to focus in on the craft of writing great non-fiction. Tim's second draft of the Introduction. Tim's additional notes on the theme and structure.

Discover the differences between how-to and big idea books in non-fiction writing and the importance of a compelling core message. Learn about the concept of perennial sellers and explore the use of persuasion techniques such as ethos, logos, and pathos. Delve into the role of shame in hindering creativity and the significance of rewriting.

Now that Tim has finished the first draft of his non-fiction book, Shawn starts working with him through editing.

After a couple months working through the Story Grid tools on Tim's first draft, he's ready to start writing the 2nd draft.

Tim and Shawn continuing building out the Story Grid Graph to evaluate the first draft. See Tim's Story Grid Spreadsheet here.

The next step in editing Tim's first draft is to create a Story Grid Graph. See Tim's Story Grid Spreadsheet here.

Shawn and Tim continue discussing the Hero's Journey as a tool to evaluate the first draft. The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler Short version of Vogler's book.

Shawn and Tim dive into the Hero's Journey as a tool to evaluate the first draft. The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler Short version of Vogler's book.