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Brandon Sanderson returns with his newly updated lecture series on how you can write your stories. Throughout the course, Brandon will discu
Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture (2025)
Just a reminder, Brandon Sanderson uploads the new lectures from his creative writing college course to youtube.
Free college level education, especially for fantasy and science fiction writers. Do not miss out on this!
Join Short Cuts and master the art of short story writing. Learn how to craft captivating ideas and tight plots for short stories that leave
How To Write A Short Story: Online Course
Join Short Cuts and master the art of short story writing. Learn how to craft captivating ideas and tight plots for short stories that leave a lasting impact.
What’s included in this course?
What is a short story? - and what readers look for.
What makes a good short story?
How to generate powerful ideas for unforgettable stories.
Character or plot? Which works best for short stories?
Creating clear story goals that work in short stories.
Understanding scene and sequel in short stories.
Our short story plot plan.
Mastering viewpoint: who tells the story, and why it matters.
Using setting to create atmosphere, tension, and meaning.
Writing natural, effective dialogue that brings short story characters to life.
Self-editing and rewriting techniques to strengthen your work.
Preparing and presenting your short story manuscript for submission.
today’s YouTube video is all about the project I’m working on to help authors like YOU with their worldbuilding and fantasy problems. If you want to be a part of this project or just hear more, check it out!!
Horror writing course: just over 24 hours to go 😳
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WRITE A TINY NOVEL - A FREE 5-DAY WRITING CHALLENGE
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Join us for a kickass five-day writing challenge in which we show you how to outline the major points of your novel, how to motivate yourself to show up every single day, and how to get those ideas out of your head and onto paper.
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aspects of a page turning & wholesome read
tell a joke
create avenues for mystery
surprise or mislead the reader at least twice (in any small way, not just huge plot twists)
have at least one major plot twist
the protagonist must have that One flaw/fear - and they're forced to face it
include a death/injury
include one scene where everyone is confused/the characters think/expect a certain thing, while another occurs (misleading the reader also OR dramatic irony)
time limit/deadline - leading up to a day when all chaos will be unleashed; a date when the reader can expect a big event to occur (anticipation); a deadline on which all hope will be host if your characters fail
a "homepage" - a location that the characters fall back to/come home to; a memorable place dear to a character's heart
a location where The Final Standoff will take place - can be a physical battle or meeting. is a memorable place and already hinted at sometime previously during the novel.
some foreshadowing - words/sentences that mean one thing when reading the first time, but clicks in the reader's head later - "oh, that's why xe said that!"
RULES - of magic/powers, of government, of society
RELATIONSHIPS - good/bad; at least ONE relationship that the reader should care for deeply
DARKEST HOUR - where everything is lost, everything they fought for was for nothing; no hope at all - this should motivate a change in the character's thinking/personality & make them consider what they haven't before
at least three major events that drive plot forward; could be clues to a mystery; a fight; or a new character introduction
introduce the main character doing something specific to them
CONFLICT - one character's goal must clash with another
an inside joke that is shared between two characters (and the reader!)
a catch 22 situation
these are just guidelines and i don't mean that you are obliged to include these in your stories or else its a bad story. i just hope this inspires someone out there. happy writing!
your loyal scribe,
kiara.
