It's time to outline the plot for My Writing Journey 2.0 project!

I will be using the outlining method that Brandon Sanderson teaches in his lectures at BYU... I am so excited to share the process with you!!

💫Check out Brandon Sanderson's 2020 BYU Lectures here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3Zv-79sVZTTj-YA6IAqh8qeQ

💫Get a copy of Brandon Sanderson's Outline of Skyward here ➡️ https://www.brandonsanderson.com/writing-advice/

✨Watch this episode where I brainstorm ideas for My Writing Journey 2.0 project ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/efbb7eb1-f781-49a9-8ac3-898fd41ad47b

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As I work through creating my main characters for My Writing Journey 2.0 project, I noticed there are some tips and resources I could share with you that might make your own character creation process easier... so here it is!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to create dynamic and realistic characters in your story➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

✨Last week's episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/73e90371-7051-4d9c-bfc0-c07e54efc65e

✨ Resources mentioned in the episode:

➡️ Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland

➡️ Creating Character Arcs Workbook by K.M. Weiland

➡️ The Positive Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ The Negative Trait Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi

➡️ Online Name Generator Tools:

https://www.name-generator.org.uk/

https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/

➡️ Character name inspiration:

https://babynames.com/

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I am defining my characters for my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet template I use in the episode ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

✨If you haven't seen it yet, check out last week's episode here ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/af7c8b65-5d42-418e-a5cc-c8b0cc5bac52

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In today's episode, I will be defining the conflict I will include in my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨FREE TEMPLATE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/HowToCreateConflict

✨"How to create meaningful conflict" episode ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/34866e88-b7de-4dfe-bf45-0e0ed8d36d24

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Join me as I brainstorm ideas for the different story elements for my Writing Journey 2.0 project!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to brainstorm ideas for your story➡️ http://tinyurl.com/SWTBrainstormIdeas

✨My Writing Journey 2.0 ➡️ https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/d7b614cf-1474-4ec4-9808-6aefc7b6215b

✨4 Key Element YouTube Playlist ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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As I mentioned in last week's episode, I'm starting a new project, MY WRITING JOURNEY 2.0, where I will share weekly updates and tips with you as I go through the entire process of writing a brand new story.

And one of the first things I want to get in place is how I will track my word count and writing progress, so that's what we're talking about today!

✨Check it out last week's episode here: ➡️Should you Change The Direction of Your Writing Career

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✨To check out the episode on My Top 3 Writing Software, ➡️click here

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When is it the right time or circumstances to change direction and focus in your writing career?

In today's episode I share my writing journey with you and some exciting news for the weeks to come!

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Am I good enough?

Do you wonder if you are good enough to 'make it'? Are you worried that you don't have the talent or the skill to write your stories?

In today's episode, I will talk about talent and skill and how you can improve your writing!

✨Here is the link to the FREE workbooks I talk about in the episode:

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateConflict

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateCharacter

https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreatePlot

https://tinyurl.com/SWTBuildSetting

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✨4 Key Elements Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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In today's episode I'm sharing my favorite productivity tools so you can see if any of them might be a good fit for you to try.

✨Watch this episode on my favorite writing software: https://youtu.be/3o_WCIk9Ba8

✨HB90 Planner (by Heart Breathings): https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartBreathings?ref=shop_sugg_market

✨The Hero's Journal: https://theherosjournal.co/

✨Heart Breathings YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartBreathings

✨Heart Breathings Courses: https://heartbreathings.com/courses/

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In today's episode I'm sharing my Top 3 writing software, that I use to write and edit my stories. I hope this helps you to get insight in what might work for you as well.

✨Watch this episode to help you determine where to start your story: https://redcircle.com/shows/085bc7c3-0270-4052-bc19-071f9f9d0249/episodes/e521ad4d-ad04-4e31-8509-4dc09c0edaa8

✨Links to the writing software I use:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview

https://www.google.com/account/about/

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If you struggle with brainstorming unique or fresh ideas for your story, this episode is for you!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to brainstorm ideas for your story: http://tinyurl.com/SWTBrainstormIdeas

✨Click here for the episodes on the 4 Key Elements:

Conflict

Character

Plot

Setting

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Have you ever looked at your story idea or plot outline and wondered where is the right place to start your story?

Today I will share with you the ONE technique to make sure you ALWAYS start your story at the right place. Never again start your story too early or too late!

Listen to How to Create Scenes episode HERE

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to start your story at the right place: http://tinyurl.com/SWTStartRightPlace

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In today's episode I'm talking all about reviewing and reflecting on this past year and I share how I get ready for 2024!

I hope you have an amazing New Year and that 2024 is everything that you dream it to be!

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In today's episode I'm going to share with you exactly how you can add depth and a deeper meaning to your story by adding a theme that you care about into your story.

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created to help you create a meaningful theme in your story: http://tinyurl.com/SWTWriteTheme

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How do you make sure that your scenes are meaningful and connected to your overall story?

That's exactly what we're discussing in today's episode.

✨Here is the link to the FREE scene card template: http://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateScenes

✨Check out our episode on Plot Weaving here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/99eb4b88-b5ea-4c08-9fa6-d00fbdc6f2e8/stream.mp3

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Have you wondered how to write tropes so they are not boring, predictable or cliche? Well, this episode is for you!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to write tropes: https://tinyurl.com/SWTTropes

✨Here is the YouTube playlist for the episodes on the 4 Key Elements of stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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How do you determine what to write where in your story?

This is plot weaving. In today's episode I will share with you exactly what you need to consider to weave your external, internal and subplots together so you have a rich, engaging, and exciting story for your readers!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to weave your story's plotlines together: https://tinyurl.com/SWTPlotWeaving

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How do you expand your story without losing the thread of your main plot, or overwhelming the main plot? The answer: subplots.

In today's episode I share some ways you can create connected subplots that doesn't take anything away from your overall story!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how to create connected subplots in your story: https://tinyurl.com/SWTCreateSubplots

✨ Playlist of the 4 Key Elements of story - Conflict, Character, Plot, Setting: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUyVa7l4AWqY2wD0II3Zq4TSwdA1kFfHK

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Writer's Block can be overwhelming, or even sometimes crippling. But, in today's episode, I will share tips and techniques on how you can overcome it every time!

✨Here is the link to the FREE guide I've created on how you can overcome Writer's Block: https://tinyurl.com/SWTWritersBlock

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Writing can be a real struggle sometimes... so how do you stay motivated to write when you're not feeling like it, or you're tired, or your life got in the way? That's what we're going to discuss in today's episode.

I'm going to talk about the dreaded Writer's Block in next week's episode, so make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it!

✨Here is the link to the FREE worksheet I've created on how to tap into the motivation YOU have to write: https://tinyurl.com/SWTStayingMotivated

✨Watch this episode for more details on pain vs. pain we talk about: https://youtu.be/ydiXvafQ6ww

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