Can we learn from big shared-world universes like Star Wars how to builcohesive epic-sized story worlds (without planning everything in advance)?

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How Can We Worldbuild on an Epic Scale?

As we develop a story idea, how do we know if all the pieces fit together? Guest Jael R. Bakari is sharing her process for keeping track of all the details.

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Writing Process: Developing a Coherent Story — Guest: Jael R. Bakari

To increase reader satisfaction, we want to give our story meaning. How can we use foreshadowing to make our story feel purposeful and meaningful?

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What’s the Point of Foreshadowing?

To discover the best drafting process for us, we might need to experiment.
Today, Marty C. Lee shares how she develops story beats into a chapter-by-chapter outline.

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Developing a Beat Sheet into an Outline — Guest: Marty C. Lee

A drafting process that works for one might not work for another. However, NaNoWriMo can be a great time to experiment and see what writing process works for us.

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What Styles of Drafting Work for You?

This time of year, writers try to get their story idea into shape before the first of November. Here’s some help to get your planning off on the right foot with NaNoWriMo.

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NaNoWriMo Is Coming…Are You Ready?

If we’re overwhelmed, that stress isn’t good for our creativity. Let’s explore how to break tasks into manageable chunks—for writing and for our life.

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Overwhelmed? Break Down Tasks for Writing and Life — Guest: Augustina Van Hoven