J Thorn

Storytelling isn't complicated. We'll prove it to you.Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process.Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft.This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World.Discover: Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft How all stories can be reduced to three components Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience How the Hero's Journey is alike and different than the Virgin's Promise Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included Get it now

Co-writing can be an amazing experience when two minds come together to create something new in the world.Or it can be a painful process that ends in disaster In this short book, bestselling authors J. Thorn and Joanna Penn share tips on how to successfully co-write a book and avoid the pitfalls along the way. It includes excerpts from their private co-writing diary, honest notes written every day on a fiction project that will help you on your own journey.* What is co-writing?* Benefits of co-writing* The difficulties of co-writing* Finding the right person to co-write with* Before you start: written legal agreement* Practicalities and process of co-writing and co-creation* Excerpts from Risen Gods co-writing diary* What happens if it goes wrong?* Other types of collaboration and co-creation* Tips for multi-author boxsets* Tips for managing a multi-author collaborationUpdated edition with a new chapter based on a four-author collaborative novel.* Appendix 1: Example agreementIf you want to improve your writing skills and your productivity, co-writing might be the right thing for you.