The Novel Workshop

The Novel Writing Workshop

Finally get started on that novel with a step-by-step masterclass from Amy Shearn.

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

How to Know When You Have a Novel's Worth of Material | Unpacking Scope

Lesson 1 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

Do You Know Your Protagonist? Let's Talk Character Development

Lesson 2 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

What Is the Voice of Your Novel?

Lesson 3 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

Easy Ways to Think About Plot: The Driving Question of Your Novel

Lesson 4 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

How to Figure Out the Macro and Micro Setting of Your Novel

Lesson 5 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

What Point of View (POV) Should You Use for Your Novel?

Lesson 6 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

Who is Your Ideal Reader?

Lesson 7 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

Some Process Thoughts to Keep You Focused and Motivated as You Write

Lesson 8 of "How to Finally Get Started on that Novel"

Nov 27, 2024 • Amy Shearn

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