If you want to learn HOW to create blockbuster fiction, get this book.
If you want to become the BEST writer you can be, get this book.
If you want to craft stories that CAPTIVATE, get this book.
David Farland is THE place for fiction writers to not only hone their craft, but to learn what produces a successful 'franchise' so to speak. David is not afraid to talk about money...and how to make your creative work PAY. He should know...he's done a bit of everything, from script to screen, to novels, to video games, to judging writing contests, and, of course, to become the phenomena we know through WINNING writing contests. Just buy his FIRST novel and see what I mean. I was hooked by the second page. The nuances he weaves hit me or should I say HOOKED me on so many levels that...well...I WANT to learn how to write like that.
This book is called Million Dollar Outlines. However, I knew that David was going to put MORE that just outlining in this book...And he did.
Why David Farland? Well...look at his resume, and tell me, why NOT David Farland. He's perfect for the task. David states that THIS book is "a roadmap for creating LARGE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY." Just look at some of the people who are listed as asking David for 'help' before they became bigtime successful. The author of the Twilight series is just one of them...and, David picked the JKK Rowlings novel for her publisher...and convinced them to back it.
Again, why David? Well, David is just darn GOOD at what he does...and that is write fiction. He also loves to TEACH writing fiction. David doesn't teach a bunch of theory...he teaches from what he's learned works. His insights are priceless. He knows how to craft a good story...and, he knows how to craft stories that are financial winners.
Why this book? Actually, I have a book on novel outlining which has like 5 stars ratings. It is way boring. I just couldn't get through it. So when I learned David had written a book on outlining, I knew he could do the topic justice...and make it interesting. I am what David calls a 'discovery writer' when it comes to fiction, but more of an 'outline writer' when it comes to nonfiction. Since David wrote this, I KNEW he had something UNIQUE to teach, that is, his viewpoint, his experience and his SYSTEM. Plus, I knew his conversational, no fluff way of writing/teaching would drive me, compelling me to devour it. And it does.
This book shows that outlining is KEY to PREDICTABLE success...and that there is a place for discovery writing (eg think 'pantsers') when writing. There is SO much in this book. Topics include audience analysis and why it is important, using emotional draws, creating characters, populating your story, finding themes and developing you plot.
David share with you TWENTY-EIGHT plotting tools. Seriously...you should buy this book just for these...and much more. He teaches you how to build your story, from beginning, middle, and, how to the end.
David also includes an interview between three creative geniuses...as they throw ideas back and forth regarding the concept that became...Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Do your writing career a favor and buy ANY and ALL books that David Farland writes on storycraft. You won't find what he writes anywhere...at least I haven't found it in the dozens of writing books I own. If you haven't purchased his RESONANCE book, I also recommend that highly.
David's books GRAB readers. Plus, he has an uncanny knack for knowing how to train writer to be better storytellers, AND, how to make money through their storycraft.
I thank God for leading me to David Farland. He is my secret weapon...my shortcut to becoming the best writer I can be...a writer that is EONS better than the writer I've always envisioned myself becoming. He's expanded my SCOPE bigtime, and my craft.
Thank you, David, for sharing the pure GOLD and HEART that is this book. It is your gift to writers everywhere. They now have the tools to create a legacy of well-told stories that can support them for a lifetime.
You too can have that tool! Get Million Dollar Outlines right now. You'll see what all my raving is about.
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THIS IS IT - The Book to Teach You How to Write Stories which CAPTIVATE & are Commercially Viable...
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2013
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Cliente de Kindle
Must read for any serious author
Reviewed in Spain on April 3, 2019
GOTTON
A must read for aspiring authors
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2015
Selina
If you want your story to appeal to a wide audience or to write a best-seller, then check out Million Dollar Outlines.
Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2015