Notes to Novel

Want to write a book like The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab? Get instant access to this replay to learn:

• The difference between literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction (and where this book fits)
• Tips for writing dual timelines (with an act-by-act breakdown of each timeline in Addie LaRue)
• How to write impactful dialogue and subtext
• Why Addie LaRue is a fantastic example of a "light" horror story—and how you can write the same kind of story using the horror genre framework
• How to reveal your character's inner life on the page (aka how to SHOW, not TELL your character's thoughts)
• And so much more…

• The key characteristics of romantasy novels (including how to balance fantasy elements with romance)
• A deep dive into crafting romantic chemistry and tension between characters (with examples)
• How to balance multiple antagonists (and why this is especially important if you're writing a series) 
• A breakdown of the story's key plot points using the Save The Cat! framework—yes, all 15 beats! 
• Our favorite tips for how to build a fantasy world and magic system (with examples from the book) 
• And so much more…

Want to write a book like Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus? Get instant access to this replay to learn:

• The difference between commercial, upmarket, and literary fiction (and where this book fits in the market)

• A breakdown of the story's content genres (society and status)–and what this has to do with Women's Fiction

• How the author hooked readers from the very first chapter and made them want to keep reading more

•  How to write a story with an omniscient narrator while still maintaining your voice

• A look at the structure to see how the author progressed both the plot and character over time

• And so much more…

Want to write a book like The Guest List by Lucy Foley? Get instant access to this replay to learn:

• The key differences between mysteries and thrillers (and where this story fits within the two)

• How the author used red herrings to mislead readers and pull off an awesome twist at the end

• Tips for using setting and point of view to heighten tension and suspense (with examples from The Guest List)

• A look at the plot structure from each point of view character (there are six!)

•  How the author balanced an omniscient narrator with first person point of view

•  And so much more…

Want to write a book like Legendborn by Tracy Deonn? Get instant access to this replay to learn:

• What makes Young Adult fiction unique (and some tips to help you write your own Young Adult fantasy novel) 

• How the author hooked us from the first chapter and made us want to keep reading

•  The difference between antagonists and villains—and why this is key when writing a story like Legendborn

• A plot structure breakdown of each act to show how both the plot and character developed over time

• How the author created a unique magic system and doled out essential bits of worldbuilding without info-dumping (or overwhelming readers)

• And so much more…

Want to write a book like Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover? Get instant access to this replay to learn:

• The key scenes and conventions of the romance genre (with examples from Ugly Love)

• How the first chapter hooks readers and sets up expectations for what's coming in the rest of the book

• A breakdown of each act in the story from each point of view character (and our thoughts on how the two timelines work so well together)

• How the author balanced two point of views over multiple timelines (and how you can do the same)

• A deep dive into what it takes to create a compelling protagonist (and an equally compelling love interest)

• And so much more…