[FULL INTERVIEW] How to Write a Novel

From plotting to the key elements that make a great story, the author of HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL discusses what it takes. If you feel like your manuscript isn't working, listen to this interview. To jump to a specific topic, click below. Nathan's spreadsheet link: https://bit.ly/2u9QaoB 0:43 Self-Belief: You’re Not a ‘Creative Person’ 2:51 How to Outline a Novel: JK Rowling's Method 4:55 Character Motivation: Get One of the Most Important Plot Elements Right 11:55 Introduce Mystery in Every Genre 19:17 How to Raise the Stakes 23:05 How to Build up to an Effective Climax 27:54 Try Not to Construct Scenes Around Dialogue 33:03 Finishing Your First Draft: What's Next 37:37 What to Do When You Get an Editorial Letter from an Editor About Nathan Bransford: Nathan is a former literary agent from Curtis Brown, a prominent blogger in the publishing space, and the author of the JACOB WONDERBAR series and HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL. Find him at nathanbransford.com. About NY Book Editors: NY Book Editors believes every author has the power to entertain, educate, and make an impact through the stories they tell. Their award winning veteran editors have helped first time authors become New York Times Bestsellers. PBS Media Shift called them, "highly trained professionals who know your market." Previous clients include bestselling traditionally published and self-published authors such as Martha Hall Kelly and Dete Meserve. If you need help editing your book, find NYBE here: https://nybookeditors.com/ Visit the BLOG: https://nybookeditors.com/blog/ Follow NY Book Editors on TWITTER:   / nybookeditors   Follow NY Book Editors on INSTAGRAM:   / nybookeditors   Like NY Book Editors on FACEBOOK:   / nybookeditors