Write Like a Pro! (Part One)

In this video, I introduce the writing master class and discuss reasons why we write in the first place.

The purpose of this lesson is to get you focused on your own personal and professional reasons for writing, provide some insight and provoke clarity.

Outline of Video:

Builds confidence

Therapeutic

Business tool

To tell your story

Personal development tool

In this video we discuss the importance of getting clear on your ideas and how you plan to execute them.

The purpose of this lesson is to help you find clarity, decide what type of writing you would like to do and solidify your direction. 

Outline of Video:

Pick a topic you enjoy

Memoirs? Focus on one story at a time

Write about what you know

Pitch your idea to others

Don’t be afraid to cover hot button issues

In this video I discuss the importance of conducting research and methods used to cultivate quality research for your writing projects.

The purpose of this lesson is to provide you with tools and resources that place emphasis on the importance of well-researched writing that promote the use of factual and accurate data and data sources.

Outline of Video:

Check out other books related to your topic

Be Factual

Find your niche

Mentorship/Influence

In this video I discuss the importance of formulating a solid outline before getting started on your project.

The purpose of this lesson is for you to learn how to create a thorough outline for any type of project you are developing.

Outline of Video:

Break your story up into three parts (beginning, middle, end)

Then break each part into three smaller bullet points

It’s a working outline so it will change

Use it as a guideline

In this video I discuss the importance of creating a writing plan to help you stay committed to your goal.

The purpose of this lesson is to help you establish a plan with an intended destination for where you want to take your writing process.

Outline of Video:

What is your plan if you become blocked?

How many days of the week will you write?

How many hours per day?

What do you plan to do when you feel like throwing in the towel?

What are you willing to sacrifice to get it done?

Environment

In this video I discuss how to set clear and achievable writing goals that are specific and assist in keeping you motivated and on track every step of the way.

The purpose of this lesson is to help you identify key aspects like word count, length, time available to write and back up plans in order to reach your writing goals.

Outline of Video:

What total word count/length are you aiming for?

When do you plan to be fifty percent complete and then one hundred percent complete?

Be specific

Get an accountability partner

Celebrate each milestone