The 2 things Jane Austen did to write books that readers love for centuries

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If you look deep into Jane Austen's life, you'll find two surprising secrets to the success of her writing.
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My name is Tim Grahl, I'm the CEO of Story Grid and I'm the author _The Threshing_, _Running Down a Dream_, and _Your First 1000 Copies_. My partner Shawn Coyne is the creator and founder of Story Grid and he's a writer and editor with over 30 years of experience.
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[@amandabarrows6066]

I didn't know Jane was only 20 when she wrote P&P... She's amazing!!! 🤩

[@DirtyBobBojangles]

Almost as amazing as me😂

[@NathanMarcusCicero]

Powerful and inspiring video. You did a wonderful job on the his topic. Now I have a lot of thinking and reflecting to do.

[@LadyMemenstein]

I am actually surprised that people understand "write what you know" any other way than that. I always thought it's more about emotional "knowledge" that any other one, as everything else (especially these days) can be easily researched. Write what you know you feel, because that is why we write at all, aren't we, to move other people with emotions. Nevertheless, great video as always!

[@abdulrahmanahmedaltheeb5049]

Man this was great, thanks for sharing

[@theimaginarium]

GORGEOUS. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@miguelthedrawtist]

Well, this was pretty edifying. Thanks

[@ForEverKath]

She moved several times...

[@StoryGrid]

Ok yes, I see my mistake here. I meant more that she basically lived with her family the rest of her life but I didn’t make that clear. - Tim

[@VirideSoryuLangley]

She was the Rowling of her time, hardly a role model for writers if you ask me.

[@miguelthedrawtist]

A good role model for writers is--_drumroll_--a good writer. Her personality or worldview is irrelevant in the matter, just as Rowling's worldview is irrelevant regarding whether or not Harry Potter is good.

[@VirideSoryuLangley]

@@miguelthedrawtist Who said anything about her worldview?

[@carolemoore1258]

Why do you need to see her as a role model? She wrote stories that are loved even today. The "role model" as you call it, is simply writing a story that readers love.

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

I’m curious. Why was Jane Austen the JK Rowling of her time? Thanks.