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Your Write Spark
YOUR WRITE SPARK is a start-up guide for budding fiction writers that covers the fundamentals of igniting a story idea into a rough draft.
So you want to write a story?
Then you’ve come to the right place.
Your Write Spark covers all the fundamentals a writer needs to consider as they ignite their story idea into a draft that leaves them excited and hopeful and eager to learn more. Set your story in motion while you learn the basics of story structure, character development, point of view, and other major storytelling elements.
This start-up guide is just what you need if you have a story idea but you’re not sure what to do next. There’s even a daily planner that you can use to help you organize your ideas.
Writing a story is a long game, but there’s no need to struggle at minute one. The basic instruction inside will help you make decisions early on that will ultimately save you from a lot of hassle later. Plus, you’ll even get to learn how you can shape yourself as the writer you need to be so that you can COMPLETE your first draft in a time frame that’s right for you!
What you’ll
•How to nurture your creativity each day.
•How to trust the creative process.
•How to use the fundamentals of storytelling at the beginning stages.
•How to plan next steps for the writing process.
•How to handle writer’s block.
•Writing challenges to spark your creative journey.
and more!
Kate Johnston is a writing coach, book editor, and author. Her clients range from budding writers to traditionally published authors. She specializes in mindset coaching to empower people to tap into their natural creative forces so they can attract the creative life they desire.
When Kate isn’t working with writers, or immersed in her own fiction, she’s busy with Writers for Wildlife, a program she founded to raise funds for non-profit organizations worldwide to help support their efforts in conservation protections and emergency relief.
Kate lives in Dover, New Hampshire with her husband, two children, an English setter, two cats, and assorted wildlife. She loves to read, explore nature, watch Disney films, bake ooey-gooey desserts, and stick up for endangered wilderness. And purposely write fragments.
So you want to write a story?
Then you’ve come to the right place.
Your Write Spark covers all the fundamentals a writer needs to consider as they ignite their story idea into a draft that leaves them excited and hopeful and eager to learn more. Set your story in motion while you learn the basics of story structure, character development, point of view, and other major storytelling elements.
This start-up guide is just what you need if you have a story idea but you’re not sure what to do next. There’s even a daily planner that you can use to help you organize your ideas.
Writing a story is a long game, but there’s no need to struggle at minute one. The basic instruction inside will help you make decisions early on that will ultimately save you from a lot of hassle later. Plus, you’ll even get to learn how you can shape yourself as the writer you need to be so that you can COMPLETE your first draft in a time frame that’s right for you!
What you’ll
•How to nurture your creativity each day.
•How to trust the creative process.
•How to use the fundamentals of storytelling at the beginning stages.
•How to plan next steps for the writing process.
•How to handle writer’s block.
•Writing challenges to spark your creative journey.
and more!
Kate Johnston is a writing coach, book editor, and author. Her clients range from budding writers to traditionally published authors. She specializes in mindset coaching to empower people to tap into their natural creative forces so they can attract the creative life they desire.
When Kate isn’t working with writers, or immersed in her own fiction, she’s busy with Writers for Wildlife, a program she founded to raise funds for non-profit organizations worldwide to help support their efforts in conservation protections and emergency relief.
Kate lives in Dover, New Hampshire with her husband, two children, an English setter, two cats, and assorted wildlife. She loves to read, explore nature, watch Disney films, bake ooey-gooey desserts, and stick up for endangered wilderness. And purposely write fragments.
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98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2020
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September 28, 2020
This short guide is an excellent primer for new writers dipping their toes into the world of novel-writing. Sometimes books on craft offer a lot of detailed information that could overwhelm the novice writer who needs the "big picture" before they can start breaking things down into smaller parts. But this wonderful writing companion gives the big picture first, without overwhelming the new writer, taking them through a brief overview of the elements required for a complete novel, including the initial idea, characterization, setting, conflict, and plotting. Johnston also includes tips about motivation and self-care for the writer.
Bonus? It's a a nice refresher for more experienced writers too!
Bonus? It's a a nice refresher for more experienced writers too!
July 16, 2024
Helpful guidlines
The core of a story is the main characters heart of desire. Which I believe to be true. And if you do not know how the character will end up in the story, how do you know what story you are writing. Two very important keys that will help me in figuring out my character. Remember, readers pay attention to the characters. I highly recommend this book.
The core of a story is the main characters heart of desire. Which I believe to be true. And if you do not know how the character will end up in the story, how do you know what story you are writing. Two very important keys that will help me in figuring out my character. Remember, readers pay attention to the characters. I highly recommend this book.
May 23, 2022
Excellent guide to getting it done
This book has excellent ideas and advice on how to really dig in and get your story told. The point I love most: "That story chose you." Yes, yes it did. Now I just need to get it out of my head.
This book has excellent ideas and advice on how to really dig in and get your story told. The point I love most: "That story chose you." Yes, yes it did. Now I just need to get it out of my head.
June 10, 2022
I actually enjoyed reading every chapter and lesson summary in this book and wondered if the author was to produce a sequel to it possibly because of its suggestions within the pages. I even read the requirements to be a writer in full progress as well - wow!!
October 10, 2020
Step by step guide.
Kate takes you step by step into the physical process and the mindset of writing in 30 easy to follow lessons.
Kate takes you step by step into the physical process and the mindset of writing in 30 easy to follow lessons.
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