How to Magically Outline Your Novel... (So It Practically Writes Itself)

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Tara Maya

Tara Maya

Күн бұрын

UPDATE: You can STILL grab the Free Workbook that goes with this video, but I am updating the links. Right now you can download a copy here: dl.bookfunnel....
Or visit our website: misquepress.com
Novelists, if you are writing your novel without this AWESOME outline, you're probably struggling WAY more than you need to... and missing huge plot holes. This will help you nail that novel with a strong and dynamic internal structure.

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@Bonrat08
@Bonrat08 10 жыл бұрын
Link is gone. Inspired by Trisha Slay for the Copy and Paste Addicts. Act. I 1. Opening Conflict 2. Protagonist shown in daily life, before the transformation. 3. Opportunity for change. 4. Resistance to the opportunity. 5. Point of No Return - Opportunity Accepted. Act. II 6. Entering the New Situation 7. Meeting friends, enemies, romance; Trans-formative Experiences. 8. Problem brings them together. 9. Problem drives them apart. 10. Crisis Hits! Act. III 11. Terrible Secret Revealed or Attack Starts. 12. All Seems Lost. 13. Self-Sacrifice or Symbolic Death 14. Final Showdown 15. Conclusion - Wed or Dead
@prizefighter7607
@prizefighter7607 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for typing that out.
@MissStrawberryBlonde
@MissStrawberryBlonde 10 жыл бұрын
thanks!! :)
@HolographicCoaching
@HolographicCoaching 10 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for typing it out!!!!
@maxximumb
@maxximumb 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting that. I just revitalised my novel and block inducing plot hole with this. I'm guessing that 'pantsing' it just isn't my thing. I just need to get past my fear of the technical aspects and start writing again. Then worry about grammar and extraneous commas in the editing process.
@AndreasvanHaren
@AndreasvanHaren 10 жыл бұрын
This is pretty much the same at the hero's journey that can be found in all writing books with slight variations. Works well though, I used it for 2 books.
@trishaslay7209
@trishaslay7209 10 жыл бұрын
Helpful hint to the commenters below or anyone who watches this video after me. Yes, the link to download her worksheet no longer works. However, after watching the full video, I feel fairly confident that anyone can create their own version of her worksheet. Just start at 9:19 and copy down all 15 "beats" leaving plenty of space between each beat (ends 12:42). Save the file. Now you have her worksheet. You can go back to listen to her explain each beat after you have saved your own version...possibly add some notes. You can type your novel's beats after each item and save under a different file name (so you can reuse the worksheet for another project) or, if you prefer to plot with a pencil, print it out and get going. Honestly, I think she has a very good plotting system here so don't let the minor annoyance of a broken link deter you from using her process.
@smexyangelmike3117
@smexyangelmike3117 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Ive used this method for many of my books and it helps me decide which direction i want to go with them and gives me some clarity involving the plot.
@josephcusumano2885
@josephcusumano2885 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!😍
@LDillon
@LDillon 10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Trisha! ^_^
@tearstoneactual9773
@tearstoneactual9773 6 ай бұрын
The link works again, and you get so much more than a beat sheet/outline template out of it. It's a full workbook. You can get it in PDF or epub. Sadly the PDF isn't form-fillable.
@Free_Range_Female
@Free_Range_Female 6 ай бұрын
Hi Tara. Please never think you aren't reaching people if KZbin progress is slow. It's 2024 and I'm only now finding this video, and it is tremendously helpful to me, so thank you so much! 💕
@ilwaadmohamood2816
@ilwaadmohamood2816 9 жыл бұрын
Starts at 9:52
@clairerobby1
@clairerobby1 9 жыл бұрын
Ily pll Thank you so much! I left because of the long introduction but came back and found your comment. :)
@anasmubaideen
@anasmubaideen 9 жыл бұрын
Ily pll this girl talks too much
@StefanScripca
@StefanScripca 9 жыл бұрын
+Anas Mubaideen I think the introduction was pretty good. It has to be verbose because she explains WHY plotting works. Patience is a virtue, especially for an aspiring writer :)
@joirjoja1
@joirjoja1 9 жыл бұрын
+Anas Mubaideen What you say, sorry i fell asleep at 1.02. lmao.
@mjt1517
@mjt1517 9 жыл бұрын
+joirjoja1 Maybe you can get a refund.
@FiReFeeT666
@FiReFeeT666 10 жыл бұрын
Omg this video has utterly given me a clear focus on the direction of my novel 6 or so years in the making (which I truly feel has a concept, epic scope, and memorable characters) that I know, if written "correctly" and to my full capabilities will become a best seller! Every one of these beats has been addressed in my novel, it was figuring out they occured in that gave me the most grief.
@LDillon
@LDillon 10 ай бұрын
This is awesome!! Have you published the novel yet, how did it go?
@captkremen1725
@captkremen1725 9 жыл бұрын
Or: Act One: Boy meets Girl Act Two: Boy loses Girl Act Three: Boy gets Girl again.
@literaryartist1
@literaryartist1 8 жыл бұрын
Love it. Especially the part when you speak of dividing the beats into action and reaction chapters. ABSOLUTELY GREAT INFORMATION AND INSIGHT. Thank you....
@cynthiahamil9801
@cynthiahamil9801 7 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best how to videos on writing that I've seen for outlining a screenplay or novel. Thank you so much for this information! Great job! I hope you do more writing videos - this type of video can really save a lot of valuable time! Thanks so much!
@toahordika6
@toahordika6 9 жыл бұрын
taramayastales.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-create-three-act-beat-sheet.html Here is a copy of her outline.
@AlexisRoark
@AlexisRoark 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Paulapooh7
@Paulapooh7 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@walterreed9187
@walterreed9187 9 жыл бұрын
toahordika6 Thank you, very much!
@jordanbond2546
@jordanbond2546 8 жыл бұрын
+toahordika6 Thank you so much!!
@gameblor
@gameblor 9 жыл бұрын
Writing my first novel, this has helped a bit, thank you. I gave my book to an avid reader who reads fiction every day and he's been a great source of constructive feedback. Give a book to readers who are not your friends to get the best comments both good and bad. I try to write a story that I would want to read and im ok with this because I think writing is ultimately an act of self indulgence. I notice writers like to talk about thier work and pretend its all for reader but I know now that its really for themselves but modified to make it more palatable for a larger audience.
@burningmarl5664
@burningmarl5664 9 жыл бұрын
The best part of this video is not the information but your almost childlike enthusiasm throughout. It is quite charming and contributes to how well you get this lesson across. I loved your account of your early SUCK-O novel written on the fuel of pure inspiration. Great Story! I am sure it was probably at least a good first rough draft for something better. I hope you developed it, or some portion of it. :)
@Brettagher
@Brettagher 9 жыл бұрын
Stephen King is one of those rare people that doesn't believe in outlining. He thinks that writing a story is like "uncovering a fossil buried in the ground." Interesting insight--might explain why a lot of his endings fall flat....
@Brettagher
@Brettagher 8 жыл бұрын
+Ray Rogers It does, and I agree with you. If an author wants to "take a journey" perhaps they should read someone else's story instead of jeopardizing the integrity of their own.
@999Patriots
@999Patriots 5 жыл бұрын
But King is King. An editor reads his finished draft and tries to find any reason at all to publish the book. With an unknown author, the same editor reads the unknown author's finished draft and tries to find any reason at all to reject the manuscript.
@waynearthur9080
@waynearthur9080 5 жыл бұрын
Then why is his estimated net worth a whopping 400 million? Must be all them endings falling flat. :/
@oscardennis
@oscardennis 10 жыл бұрын
When I realized the site was disabled I simply paused the video and wrote the outline in 10 minutes! To those of you who can't even figure that out, or too lazy, how do you expect to write a book? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Awesome info! Just what I needed!
@tearstoneactual9773
@tearstoneactual9773 6 ай бұрын
The link works again, and you get so much more than a beat sheet/outline template out of it. It's a full workbook. You can get it in PDF or epub. Sadly the PDF isn't form-fillable.
@traceylinmiller5628
@traceylinmiller5628 9 жыл бұрын
She's the first person I've seen speak to my delusions,lol I think the turning point for me is that since writing is my craft, and like a good mechanic or carpenter, I need to have the best quality tools for the job and keep them in working order by honing, oiling and learning the most efficient way to use them.
@DoodleBugLisa
@DoodleBugLisa 10 жыл бұрын
After 3 minutes, I haven't hear a word about what to do...sorry to be critical but it's boring and I'm quitting after 4 minutes
@eatinginfants
@eatinginfants 10 жыл бұрын
you said the same thing about an Ellen Brock video. the problem is your attention span, not them.
@pixxelwizzard
@pixxelwizzard 10 жыл бұрын
This could have been a 5 minute video if its creator was more familiar with the concept of "economy of words." But then again, they're a novelist, so perhaps it's no surprise that they like to drag things out as long as possible. :)
@lldocter
@lldocter 10 жыл бұрын
I totally agree Lisa and Pixxel. I'm at 8 minutes and still nothing but angst. Land the plane already!
@chaddrake2782
@chaddrake2782 10 жыл бұрын
lldocter Its... boring at first but once she makes her point its a good one
@xenazon9731
@xenazon9731 10 жыл бұрын
Too much repeating. Just get to the nuts and bolts. I don't mean to be rude, honestly, but...
@smexyangelmike3117
@smexyangelmike3117 5 жыл бұрын
Love this. Im adding this into my outline method! 🥂 Hope everyone writes marvelous books with genius plots!
@desertrose0601
@desertrose0601 10 жыл бұрын
This make a lot of sense! I'm going to have to try this - outlining has seemed so challenging to wrap my mind around in the past, but you've explained it very simply for even a new writer to understand, so thank you!
@samzhuoling4467
@samzhuoling4467 8 жыл бұрын
I don't know your email, nor can I find your Facebook page, so I'll just comment here. Reading is my passion and had read some really popular writer's books, like Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, Veronica Roth especially Cassandra Clare. I started writing after I finished reading roughly ten series, but sucked real bad. But then, I was halfway through the second book, seven hundred pages and roughly two hundred thousands of words written when I realized my mistake and learned things the hard way. That's when I saw this awesome video. You're a savior in terms of novel writing and I sincerely wished that I had found your videos earlier, because the 3 Acts were exactly what I needed and looking back at those series I adored, most of them followed your flow. Once again, thank God for the chance to have a look at your videos, I really learned a tonne.
@KutWrite
@KutWrite 8 жыл бұрын
...and that's even more than a TON! :D
@mcuna42
@mcuna42 10 жыл бұрын
She's very enthusiastic, but she doesn't really start saying much helpful (unless you need to be convinced that an outline is a good idea) until around 6:11. - The referenced worksheet is unavailable for download. Clicking on the link causes a message to appear stating that the account was disabled.
@startenglishpp
@startenglishpp 8 жыл бұрын
your video was so important to me, I could see my first book totally structured in the bit you 've mentioned. But I really realized I did it totally unconcienciously, and I'm stuck with my new book, and this structure will be so helpful. Thank you. It's pit but I could not take the workbook, I simply couldn't find it. Thanks.
@elzbietahapsburska3711
@elzbietahapsburska3711 10 жыл бұрын
The promised detailed comments: 1) You can always use the story you were inspired for as a rough copy :D You don't have to nix it completely! I'm sure it'll be amazing after a few rewrites! 2) I do think there are some people who can churn out pretty good stories naturally without studying their craft, although most of those people improve greatly upon rewrites and edits, turning a good story into a great story. My brother is one of those people. He wrote a decent first draft. His second and third drafts . . . wow . . . just . . . wow. Personally, I was an OK writer before I began studying literature, but it is true that the more I work at it, the better my writing becomes. After having 1) read a lot and 2) listened to writers talk about writing, I improved my own writing by learning from my experience as a reader and their experience as writers. 3) I'm a terrible outliner - I usually begin an outline, but get so into it that I start on my story before I finish the outline :P Honestly though I don't think an outline is absolutely necessary (although it helps): sometimes a bad first draft can serve the same purpose as an outline 4) Your experience reminds me of Gustav Flaubert's - he was a romantic "pantser" but his friends hated his romantic writing, so he sat down and wrote a book (the famous Mme Bovary) that he found tedious to write, he wanted every word to be perfect and well studied. He found he was better at writing the "tedious" sort of book than the the easy one. 5) I think the reason artists don't take art as seriously is because its something that we do because we enjoy it: it doesn't feel like work, it feels like fun. In my case I have to get a different job to PAY for my artsy-ness rather than the other way around (using my . . . "art" . . . to pay for my hobbies :P) 6) I'm switching from "pantsing" to outlining at the moment, actually. The problem is I'm afraid that the stories will be more formulaic if I follow an outline structure.
@glossophobe
@glossophobe 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tara. I am going to share this with my 11 year-old. She has some of the same self-image characteristics that you had. There is divine inspiration for some, but the rest of us need structure. ;-)
@MariamShaalan
@MariamShaalan Жыл бұрын
This video changed my life. Writing this after eight years of having watched it.
@gamewriteeye769
@gamewriteeye769 2 жыл бұрын
My original structure was like this, about 30 chapters or 4-5 arcs, but has evolved a bit into 6 arcs-38 chapters and follows the 3 act story structure. Expansion by leeway of the content. Lemme know how yours goes! Working on the first draft!
@goldenscales
@goldenscales 9 жыл бұрын
Tara! Love your videos! Only just found them! Can you please, please, put the Workbook back up? I NEED it! Thanks, Ra!
@patricktuttle4265
@patricktuttle4265 9 жыл бұрын
strangely enough, my outline already followed this pretty closely, except for the part about something driving then apart. That would add a level of intrigue. thank you for the video and tips!
@reinierovertoom7123
@reinierovertoom7123 6 жыл бұрын
By far the biggest challenge in writing is to actually get yourself to write consistently. At least, that's how it is for me. Everything else can be studied, and there are as many ways to plot a novel as there are writers - perhaps more. I, for one, really like Dan Wells's 7 point method for structuring a story, but many will prefer to discovery-write the whole thing and revise heavily afterwards.
@SteveHartline
@SteveHartline 9 жыл бұрын
this video references a workbook which is no longer availble for download: "This LeadPage is unavailable because the account which created this page was disabled!"
@onepandella5702
@onepandella5702 6 жыл бұрын
This has actually helped me a lot and ive been stuck on this for years. Thank you!!
@fiercemaiden831
@fiercemaiden831 9 жыл бұрын
having a mapped direction, such as a line by line chapter outline makes writing SO EASY! The story can change as you write and generate ideas. But if you have a story direction it flows and the book gets done!
@FiReFeeT666
@FiReFeeT666 10 жыл бұрын
As you explained the beats I was flooded by ideas of how to fill them in. It was all there, it was just never given true structure. I have thought the same way, too stubborn to be "taught" how to write my novel, but as it picked up steam I realized I would need some direction and outside help to be successful, and in this short video you managed to give m3 a huge piece of advice! Take care and thank you!
@FatumAedifico65
@FatumAedifico65 10 жыл бұрын
These are some very useful tips. It really makes it easy to move forward. I had already started writing a story before seeing this video and noticed I naturally started the first two steps and was gravitating towards the latter steps. What this did was help to formulate the structure in more concrete terms so that as I go, if I get stuck, I can fall back on these steps. Thank you.
@aaronvillanueva2239
@aaronvillanueva2239 10 жыл бұрын
How can I download your worksheet?
@marixx9848
@marixx9848 8 жыл бұрын
OMG this video is amazing! With those acts I realized for the first time that I DO have a mostly complete outline! I kept stumbling around thinking that I know nothing about my story when in reality I just didn't know how to write it down...
8 жыл бұрын
if you follow all the steps youll end up with a huge cliché
@phillipbissell
@phillipbissell 9 жыл бұрын
Would like to download for the workbook but no link.....please help.
@AsbjornGrandt
@AsbjornGrandt 9 жыл бұрын
_Writing by the seat of my pants_ describes nearly all Fanfiction :P Sometimes it leads to never ending stories, that just goes on, and on, and on ... And I've gotten stuck on my attempts at writing, partially because of blocks, but more often than not because I lose coherency or the overview. Needless to say, I didn't outline. In my latest attempt I seem to be unconsciously following this beat sheet, but again, now I know why that one is stuck as well, not really knowing where to go next, even if I have a good idea where the journey will end. I'm definitely going to try to outline it using this. If it can help others, I went ahead and created a basic *_Scrivener_* template on this beat sheet. It is simply just the three acts with the headings shown. dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10561661/Fiction/Scrivener/ScrivenerTemplate-Novel-3Acts-15Chapters.zip Unzip it, and in _Scrivener_ under New Project, select the Options and import Template
@KutWrite
@KutWrite 8 жыл бұрын
+Asbjørn Grandt : Thanks for doing that!
@nathanielmunoz8211
@nathanielmunoz8211 8 жыл бұрын
I needed this. Thank you so much. Where can I find the worksheet? This outline format is amazing. Thanks again.
@jackiesliterarycorner
@jackiesliterarycorner 7 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this video and this outline will help. I think part of my problem was I had trouble with figuring out how to outline my novel.
@2012puzzle
@2012puzzle 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tara. I enjoy listening to you. I am a foreign listener and apart from a great advice I simply enjoyed the way you speak English. It is so clear and beautiful
@Whymsies
@Whymsies 10 жыл бұрын
This was immensely helpful. Thanks to your video, I was finally able to begin working on my outline, which I had been putting off for weeks!
@jasoncummings2000
@jasoncummings2000 10 жыл бұрын
Here's a few more numbers. Before I point out how small a novel can be let me explain why I'm doing it. It comes down to the idea that writing a novel is akin to running a marathon. Having an outline is like creating a map so you know where you are going along the way. What I'd like to add is the idea that writing a novel doesn't need to be that daunting. In this video she says the average novel has about 90,000 words. Ok lets use that number in a different way. If each (8.5 by 11) type written page holds 1000 one thousand words then the average manuscript printed at that size would only be 90 pages long. Go to any book store and use a ruler to see how large the average paperback novel is. You will find it's only 4 by 6 inches with a total writing space of 3by5. I've done the averages and basically the ration is 4:1. For every 8.5 by 11 page of written text you end up with 4 pages of finished novel. So if you're writing about 30 chapters then each chapter would only have to have about 3 or 4 pages (just like she said). LONG STORY MADE SHORT GETTING THE PROJECT DONE ISN'T AS COMPLEX AS YOU MIGHT THINK. I hope this has been encouraging. (that was the spirit or intention at least)
@TheMrTricksterhd
@TheMrTricksterhd 10 жыл бұрын
I tried to use outlines serveral times. the only problem was that I got bored and wiritng the book didn´t feel exciting for me. I was frustrated because I read Elisabeth Georges Book about writing and she recommended to outline verything. But than I stared to watch serveral Interviews with professional wirters and found out: there are plenty very successful writers that don´t use outlines: Stephen King and Lee Child are only two exampels. Now I write without outline. I enjoy it more and it just works much better for me. I think it´s a question of what kind of a personality you are. Very nice video anyway!
@karlaxioanarivera8243
@karlaxioanarivera8243 9 жыл бұрын
This is a really good outline. I hated the beat sheet before this video because it seemed really lame and simple, and just boring, but the way you explained it is so much better. Thank you for your time--now onto your other tutorials! :)
@sann3119
@sann3119 9 жыл бұрын
you have the most striking bright blue/aqua eyes. I don't know if they are contacts or not but they are very pretty (just sharing info. of what I thought, not hitting on you) Some great information here
@roylindsey7030
@roylindsey7030 8 жыл бұрын
I have never tried following an outline. I think the hardest thing for me is having a beginning, middle, and end in mind to create one. When I have an idea for a book, I am in the dark as to how and where it will lead me just as much as the reader who is reading it. I can't outline what I have not thought up, contrived or visualized. That being said, I like the layout of the three acts you show in the video and from reading the comments below decided more importantly I need Scrivener. Thanks for the video and the tips!
@user-em5er5fe9l
@user-em5er5fe9l 8 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the workbook? I tried going to the website but couldn't find anything :/ I really need it.
@kingsteele6760
@kingsteele6760 10 жыл бұрын
The problem I have with this method is that not every successful story falls into the parameters that are set by these plot points.
@lmarizTV
@lmarizTV 10 жыл бұрын
OMG, she does look like an elf. Thank you! You helped me.
@vanderlarss
@vanderlarss 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I like your style and the way you express yourself.
@pamelanred5053
@pamelanred5053 10 жыл бұрын
A bit long but she's animated enough to keep my attention. Great information for new writers.
@briesullivan883
@briesullivan883 7 жыл бұрын
I can't find the video that has the outline pdf. :(
@elzbietahapsburska3711
@elzbietahapsburska3711 10 жыл бұрын
I have just begun listening to your tutorial I mean this as a (HUGE) compliment: you look just like Sailor Moon!!!!! Sorry for not commenting on the content but wow, I've never seen anyone who actually looks like her without a wig on or anything . . . That's quite awesome :D When I was little she was my biggest hero :D (I will watch the whole video. I feel like I owe you a comment, and I am in the story outlining process now :D)
@anderscronstierna6610
@anderscronstierna6610 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks... just what I wanted,,, been looking for this tip for years...
@SteveAndrade623
@SteveAndrade623 8 жыл бұрын
When I click on the link in the description, it says the file doesn't exist. Help!
@dreamkatari
@dreamkatari 7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if shes still writing. This video is what i needed!
@canadianwriter7983
@canadianwriter7983 9 жыл бұрын
Very very wonderful and informative! This is a great format for making sure that the flow of the story meets it's minimum requirements. Thank you for sharing that with us! You are awesome!
@michellej1372
@michellej1372 10 жыл бұрын
The sheet isn't available anymore?
@badhorseification
@badhorseification 10 жыл бұрын
Like she said everyone, the link was unfortunately temporary. It looks like a lot of you are posting asking for it, but from what I can tell, a year has passed and that link is gone for good. Fortunately...She gave you everything you some pretty essential information. The outline is called the Blake Snyder Beat Sheet, it is used by novelists and script writers alike. That means there are a lot of other people out there who have something to say about it, so Google it, Google images for visual diagrams, and search for it on KZbin. Use your creativity and be resourceful, the internet is a big place and there are many polished writers out there willing to hand you all the help and free tips...All you have to do is google the BLAKE SNYDER BEAT SHEET. Genuinely not trying to be captain obvious here or be snarky, I believe in all of you. Structure is important, and the sooner you find a guideline to work with, the more efficiently you'll slam that story out of your head, and the less time you'll waste staring at a blank word processor like a deer in headlights. Time is everything. Master it.
@jeaniecorrea
@jeaniecorrea 10 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, you ARE my new best friend! ;)
@Classycat17
@Classycat17 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, you're such an inspiration and now I feel like I could actually write the novel I've wanted to write for years now! I'm definitely going to try to find and read your books, and I'm so excited for the future now ^.^
@dgadver
@dgadver 8 жыл бұрын
Tara... thank you! This was sooooo helpful... you are a great teacher... I've had my ideas for years... and now... I'm gonna do it.Thanks again!!!
@belindafoster9348
@belindafoster9348 8 жыл бұрын
your link is not working... can't fill in contact form?
@kamrahmane
@kamrahmane 7 жыл бұрын
Good video, thanks. Only minor point I would make is that in 2016 people would expect this video to be about 5-8 minutes long, with faster delivery and every pause edited out. Tough to do, but worth it :-)
@rkeve6352
@rkeve6352 9 жыл бұрын
Is there any way you can send me the outline? The link doesn't work
@paula65writer
@paula65writer 10 жыл бұрын
Wow, Tara! This is great. Thank you.
@justintai8725
@justintai8725 8 жыл бұрын
this was brilliant but where are the worksheets? please help me!
@Ezpeezepennywise
@Ezpeezepennywise 10 жыл бұрын
Well, I wrote down word for word the Acts: 1 thru 3, along with your additional comments that you added for each one. I will be applying what I have to the outline in hopes it pans out to a full novel. Thank you for the video. PS...you look so familiar. Useful tips and captivating enthusiasm &^D
@PaulJFleming
@PaulJFleming 8 жыл бұрын
Found this video through an 'Up next' link on youtube. So glad I did. Thank-you! :-D
@kinolockhart4228
@kinolockhart4228 9 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with mastering your craft.
@MilesLlorente
@MilesLlorente 8 жыл бұрын
You mention to go to site and get your workbook, but do not mention how or where to download the workbook. Thanks
@alliahrose3091
@alliahrose3091 7 жыл бұрын
Hello, can I know who had the pdf already?
@stewartfarquarnovels
@stewartfarquarnovels 10 жыл бұрын
Really useful advice and thanks for sharing. Could you please check your link in the description after Click here as the page it leads to says 'This LeadPage is Unavailable'.
@adamturner448
@adamturner448 8 жыл бұрын
Skip to 9:14 for instructions.
@rebeccavaughn8897
@rebeccavaughn8897 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I had to laugh because I realized I covered all of the beats in the first quarter of my book!
@russcd1
@russcd1 3 жыл бұрын
She looks good.
@ChristineDalmata
@ChristineDalmata 9 жыл бұрын
your link sent me to some other website, I bought your eBook, good stuff!!
@cloversail7855
@cloversail7855 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tara! This video was awesome. Where have you been? Do you still teach people? Is there a website you have? Thanks!
@warangelcloud
@warangelcloud 10 жыл бұрын
I'd have to disagree on outlining. My college professors told me it holds me back. Though, I gained an idea from this video. I have one trilogy and two other novels. They are kind of like Anime written in a book format. So it's weird.
@deedeemcgovern8125
@deedeemcgovern8125 5 жыл бұрын
I call that middle the middle muddle puddle, now i know where to tighten the story.
@yelloworangered
@yelloworangered 7 жыл бұрын
Here is my question -- I am a natural pantser who does not have a knack for instinctive plotting. So, I'm a pantser who d*mn well needs an outline. I've written a great deal of background stuff on my genre cozy mystery, but didn't pay that much attention to my murderer and how he was found out. So, I am glad to have my people, my settings, but I am digging from the bedrock up on how to make them work with my murderer. And, no, I cannot turn a series character into the murderer, because my series characters have to continue through 5 books. Whew!
@samanth7777
@samanth7777 10 жыл бұрын
I do not know what to say me being a pantsy You are so right... Thank you so much. Sherry
@Jman88ism
@Jman88ism 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was a great video. I am in the same boat she was. I struggle with reading and studying the craft. I know it is something that I need to do to become a better writer.
@realMartinHamilton
@realMartinHamilton 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Went to your site but didn't find the workbook. Hey if you want some help with your site let me know. No charge. Maybe if you answer a couple questions about authoring but nothing more. I love to see ambitious people succeed. You seem like a hard worker.
@MannyXj1
@MannyXj1 8 жыл бұрын
Hey Tara, I want to write a trilogy. Book one is the origin story where the hero comes into his own and realizes his purpose. Book two is his defining journey and the start of the crisis. Book three is the middle of the crisis and the final showdown/conclusion. There is one metaplot across all three books, but there are subplots that make each one unique. How can I tie the framework you've provided into three stories? Would each book represent one act? Or would there still be three acts per book?
@briannewman9285
@briannewman9285 8 жыл бұрын
This person loves to ramble. After skipping through the video up to eight minutes into it and she _still_ hadn't gotten to the topic "How to magically outline your novel," I stopped and gave up. Either she needs to change her video's title, or she needs an editor who will delete all the rambling.
@ghostysnakier
@ghostysnakier 7 жыл бұрын
Everyone's saying it starts around 9:30
@asaskald
@asaskald 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoy her rambling.
@hazelinthewoods9966
@hazelinthewoods9966 7 жыл бұрын
Went to the site to no avail. Do you have an updated link or a way to dl the workbook?
@tristanadair8170
@tristanadair8170 10 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to apply this to my story! Good by writers block! Once again THANK YOU!!!!
@TheStarTrekApologist
@TheStarTrekApologist 8 жыл бұрын
I would like to say I do not need and outline, but the truth is I just keep mine in my head.
@JayTeeOjo
@JayTeeOjo 9 жыл бұрын
Where is this worksheet pls? You have not added a link or quoted a website
@curryguru
@curryguru 10 жыл бұрын
Hi Tara, Just what I needed. You sound like me. I am enjoying your talk. I am confused though how can I download your Work Book you talk about? please advise ...Saad
@drawinglover4693
@drawinglover4693 7 жыл бұрын
I can't figure out how to request a copy from the website :( It's probably really easy to figure out too, just over looking something? Can't wait for the updated links! I had it once, but it's on my old computer that refuses to work :(
@drawinglover4693
@drawinglover4693 7 жыл бұрын
* They where helpful!
@feliciam.bowers4811
@feliciam.bowers4811 10 жыл бұрын
Tara ~ I signed up on your link but I did not get a free workbook download :/?
@goofistmcnutty3280
@goofistmcnutty3280 8 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I've been looking for this kind of advice for a while an this is exactly what I needed
@LagusLykamo
@LagusLykamo 10 жыл бұрын
Nice video, really helped me get my ideas flowing in the right order....keep up the good work!
@masonadams2641
@masonadams2641 10 жыл бұрын
It says that the PDF isn't available because it's been deleted.
@pattigracewillman4932
@pattigracewillman4932 9 жыл бұрын
I tried twice to download the free workbook and lead sheet but it has been disabled. can I still download them somewhere else?
@karendenning1735
@karendenning1735 10 жыл бұрын
I am so happy I stumbled upon this video! Such important information. Thank you thank you!
@jarrodlacy9856
@jarrodlacy9856 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly and greatly for this tutorial.
@CC12Pro
@CC12Pro 10 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much! This is the most amazing advice I have found on KZbin.
@ShotgunLlama
@ShotgunLlama 9 жыл бұрын
I'm by no means trying to say anything bad about this video, but is your idea any different from dividing the heroic journey archetype into three acts?
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