Every novel begins with an idea, but how do you know if it’s strong enough? In this first workshop of Build Your Book Month, you’ll test your spark, expand it into a workable concept, and shape it into a compelling premise that can carry a full novel. This workshop is free for everyone.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:45 Overview of Build Your Book Month
01:55 Turning an Idea into a Premise
02:32 Membership and Session Details
03:26 Starting the Workshop: From Spark to Story
04:08 Identifying Your Story Spark
11:08 Testing Your Spark’s Viability
24:57 Fleshing Out Your Premise
30:50 The Promise of the Premise
31:22 Expanding the Original Spark
32:01 Crafting the Three-Sentence Premise
32:10 Sharing and Feedback on Townhouse
32:41 Importance of Constructive Feedback
34:12 Q&A Session Begins
35:44 Writing Dual Timeline and Multi POV Novels
38:33 Literary Fiction and Mental Decline
39:55 Brainstorming Obstacles
41:18 Choosing Your Protagonist
44:30 Short Stories and Membership Benefits
46:55 Story Structure and Plotting
50:54 Character-Driven Fiction and Stakes
53:51 Final Q&A and Conclusion
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