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C. Sloan Lewis
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2016
Every week I explore a new topic around writing, reading, and the wonderful world of storytelling! With nearly ten years of experience working with writers, students, and creatives, I want to put what I have learned and the topics I love to teach out into a broader audience. I hope I can help you become a more confident writer and nurture your love of storytelling.
Getting Published: How to Write Fiction
Welcome to the FINAL episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, I break down the two publishing paths: traditional and indie publishing. We talk about the challenges of both and how to overcome those challenges.
Finding an agent:
querytracker.net/
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
Buy my book!
books2read.com/u/mvL8LX
Follow me:
Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/
Instagram- c.sloanlewis
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Finding an agent:
querytracker.net/
www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
Buy my book!
books2read.com/u/mvL8LX
Follow me:
Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/
Instagram- c.sloanlewis
Twitter- x.com/CSloanLewis
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Editing & Revising Your Manuscript: How to Write Fiction
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Welcome to the nineth episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, we leave the drafting stage and enter the revision and editing stages. I tell you how to effectively revise and why it is important to wait until last to editing your work. Resources for Revising and Editing: Hemingway Editor- hemingwayapp.com/ Creative Writing Coach on ChatGPT- chatgpt.com/g/g-lN1gKFnvL-creative-writi...
Building Tension & Pacing: How to Write Fiction
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Welcome to the eighth episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, we break down how to build suspense and tension throughout your story and how to pace effectively for the needs of different scenes and genres. Buy my book! books2read.com/u/mvL8LX Follow me: Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/ Instagram- / c.sloanlewis Twitter- x.com/CSloanLewis
Chapter Two- The Soul Child Audiobook
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The second chapter of the Soul Child read by the author, C. Sloan Lewis. Buy my book! books2read.com/u/mvL8LX Follow me: Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/ Instagram- / csloanlewis Twitter- x.com/CSloanLewis
POV & Narration: How to Write Fiction
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Welcome to the seventh episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, we learn about the different POVs, and I give you my top five tips for writing a strong narrative voice. Buy my book! books2read.com/u/mvL8LX Follow me: Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/ Instagram- c.sloanlewis Twitter- x.com/CSloanLewis
Update & 100+ Subscribers!
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I thought it was time for another update now I've reached my first big milestone on TH-cam by reaching over 100 subscribers! Thanks to everyone who has subscribed to my channel :) Buy my book! books2read.com/u/mvL8LX Follow me: Website- authorcsloanlewis.com/ Instagram- c.sloanlewis Twitter- x.com/CSloanLewis
Writing Dialogue: How to Write Fiction
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Welcome to the sixth episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, I break down why dialogue is so important and how to use it effectively in your writing. We look at great scenes of dialogue from Pride & Prejudice and the Hobbit. Resources on how to write dialogue: self-publishingschool.com/how-to-write-dialogue/ www.grammarly.com/blog/writing-dialogue/ Buy my book! books2read.com/u/m...
Setting & World-Building: How to Write Fiction
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Welcome to the fifth episode of How to Write Fiction series! In this video, I dig into setting and world-building and how to use them effectively in your storytelling. Sorry for some sound cut-outs! I had some technical difficulties with this video... 5 Best Examples of World-Building: literative.com/literary-analysis/5-best-examples-world-building/ Story setting ideas: 6 effective setting exam...
Crafting a Strong Plot: How to Write Fiction
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Crafting a Strong Plot: How to Write Fiction
Creating Compelling Characters: How to Write Fiction
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Creating Compelling Characters: How to Write Fiction
Developing Your Story Idea: How to Write Fiction
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Developing Your Story Idea: How to Write Fiction
Intro to Fiction: How to Write Fiction
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Intro to Fiction: How to Write Fiction
Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
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Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
5 Ways Dungeons & Dragons Made Me a Better Writer
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5 Ways Dungeons & Dragons Made Me a Better Writer
My Top Ten (not so popular) Writing Tips
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My Top Ten (not so popular) Writing Tips
Book Announcement & Cover Reveal: The Soul Child by C. Sloan Lewis
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Book Announcement & Cover Reveal: The Soul Child by C. Sloan Lewis
Wow! So many things to consider! Good to know that in the writing industry the “squeaky wheel” gets the “Black List!” Stay off of that one! Thanks for a great video series on “How to Write Fiction” I can’t wait to see what’s next!
I think once you get your foot in the door, trad publishing is the easier option
That is a great point to include! Yes, once you have a traditionally published book, the following books are waaaay easier to publish. Not so much with indie publishing.
Congrats on hitting 100! I love following small TH-camrs
@@Amira_Ke thank you! You're awesome!
I have to agree that reading a draft out loud is uncomfortable. But just that advice alone is helpful in catching underdeveloped details, missed key words you thought were typed in, and strengthening the understanding what you’re trying to convey to the reader! All great advice! Thanks again!
@@susiehallstrom944 it's really a game changer! It's so crazy how much we miss just reading in our head :)
What an incredible ploy by getting the reader emotionally invested by building tension. Thanks for another great lesson!
I’m so glad you told us that you rewrote your WHOLE novel and that you read all your writing out loud. That’s a lot! So often I think the readers are not aware of the WORK that goes into what it takes to polish a piece and make it come alive. My POV: you’re a GREAT teacher and author! Thanks for the tips!
haha well, thank you!! I like that POV :D
Congratulations on having 100 followers! I think that’s a milestone to celebrate! Keep up the good work.😊
Thank you!!
Congratulation
Congrats on the 100!!!!!!🎉 So glad you’re sticking to it.
Thanks for always being such a great support!
@@c.sloanlewis We’re gonna always support the family.
Congratulations!! You deserve it!!!
Thank you!!! :D
I'm also trying to figure out why the sound cuts out at the start of cuts!! 😅
Interesting that dialogue can be a story within a story, revealing even more details about the person’s character qualities, experiences and motivations. “Show don’t tell” is a great concept that definitely makes the story more intriguing. I’m learning so much from you!
I’m not sure how much the readers of well written literature understand about “world building” and all the details that the writer develops to paint an accurate picture of what’s being portrayed. As a reader, it’s taken for granted that the writer is going to give us the information we need to know, but how interesting it is to view it from the writer’s point of view too! I agree with you that “information dumping” is overwhelming and too much to swallow all at once. Your idea of letting characters and their qualities/quirks “unfold” as the story progresses makes it feel more natural. After all, that’s how we approach friendships; getting to know people over time.😊
I love the comparison to friendship! That's such a great idea!
Plot development is like a music piece that crescendos and heightens with excitement! It’s the same with a great novel. I appreciate the pictograph. It’s a great visual instead of using the traditional outline with words. It’s easier for me to remember a visual illustration, but that’s just me. 😊
@@susiehallstrom944 very true! And yes, I love visuals for stuff like this, so I'm right there with you!
It's an excellent book. However, the author's promise that the trilogy was already completed and would be released on a schedule of one book annually turned out to be wildly untrue. Now, more than a decade later we're still waiting for the final book and there's scant evidence that it will ever be released.
@@Zencthonic oh noooooo... he's George RR Martin-ed us 😭
Doors of stone 😢
It's a great read! I love the second book and both novellas as well!
I’m so excited about hearing the next 2 chapters as well! There’s nothing like hearing the author read their own artful story as it’s intended to be heard! Glad I’m a subscriber! Thanks!
Question: Can your followers HOPE for further readings from your book? This was a REAL treat! Thank you for taking the time to share SOUL CHILD with us! To be continued?😏
@@susiehallstrom944 Yes! I'm planning on putting the first 3 chapters on here, and I'll see if people are interested in hearing more on TH-cam after that :)
My husband and I are reading your book, Soul Child, out loud to each other and you’ve done an excellent job at character development. You paint a picture in the mind’s eye with all the details you just discussed. I’m not a writer, but your encouragement and direction in writing well certainly inspire me.😊
as someone who is writing fantasy after only having written realistic fiction, this is wildly helpful! thank you!
@@atticusstabacus I'm so glad to hear that! Happy writing, my friend!!
First! I agree that all great stories are character driven. We are all bound to our perspective and one of the great things about reading is that we can experience worlds from the perspectives of other people. However, if the characters holding those perspectives are disingenuous, unbelievable, or just straight boring, any reader will have a much harder time engaging with the world through that undesirable perspective. If you want your reader to appreciate your world, you must give them a character whose perspective they also appreciate, even if the character and their perspective is flawed.
The idea of “brainstorming” is great. People, companies, corporations have done this for years, but it involves several people at one time contributing. I like your idea, and the written example you gave, of a writer brainstorming on paper and jotting things down. Asking yourself questions is another great prompt. We ask other people questions to get to know them better, why not of ourselves as writers when we’re trying to develop things like plot and character!? You’re helping to develop writers and visionaries as they spill ideas onto paper! Thanks!
Like anything we want to excel at, it’s important to find someone who’s “ahead” of us in experience AND who is trustworthy in their critique based on our personal goals. I like the idea of forming your own writing group if you can’t find one. There’s nothing like building a group based on common goals, positive feedback and honesty.
I never thought of “guide lines” for specific genres of writing, but it does make sense. It’s also freeing to know that you can write without completely “knowing” what genre you’re headed towards. That can certainly make the journey more exciting. 😊
Absolutely! I'm a big fan of discovery writing to see what direction my brain wants to do in!
I'm a romance writer through and through!
Love it!! (no pun intended lol)
I joined my local "Shut Up & Write" group. We meet for coffee once per week and I am now back to work on my novel after a long break. I love it.
Thats so great! Thank you for sharing your experience!
That sounds awesome!!!
CAT! Writing community is very important.x
I didn’t realize that a game could be so inspirational! Are there any other games you can suggest to your fellow writers that can help with creativity, character development and storytelling? Thanks for your video!
Very happy to have discovered your channel!
Aww thank you! Glad to have you here!
Not bad. A couple of points. 1. Many people do not give any feedback, period. They may be too polite or too inexperienced, for example. And then there are people like me. 2. Once you have written a text, you can probably think of a book or story that it reminds you of it (but probably does a better job). For example, I noticed that Rosy is my Relative by Durrell does a better job of building anticipation. So, now I am going back once again, but looking specifically at how he does it so that maybe I can do something similar. 3. You like audio books and your book is not available for free. So, how about reading the first couple or few chapters as an audiobook on your channel. Then we can all see whether we like your style and want to buy the book and also whether you take your own advice. Good luck
Thank you for all the insight! I definitely want to get part of the audiobook on here for free and hope to have at least the first chapter up by the end of the month. Thanks for the support!
New subscriber here 🌷
Welcome!! THanks for subscribing!
Allowing writing messes along the way is just like a toddler trying to learn to eat! M-E-S-S-Y! But all gets better with time. Thanks for reminding new writers the freedom to be messy is alright!
That's a great way to put it!!
Will you ever do another Narnia book?
Oh absolutely! Thinking sci fi this time... the working title is Aslan IN SPACE 😂
@@c.sloanlewis😂👏❤️
What great advice. There’s value in all 10 writing tips. I especially enjoyed the tip on honing in on descriptive writing and how to practice it. Clearly, you’ve mastered this one! It’s obvious in your book,The Soul Child, starting on page one! 😊
So glad to hear my practice has paid off! Thanks!! ❤
Thanks for the overview and covering FAQs. It’s nice to know what to say to other people when they ask ME questions about the new book I’m reading. I want to be able to boost your work and pique their interest. Keep up the good work!
I have to ask about those 3 clocks behind you. Is there a story behind that?
Great question! I keep all the clocks I buy when they break because I don't want to throw them away. I have a couple more I need to add to the wall haha
I like the terminology of “course correction”. I think that allows a certain amount of grace, not only for you, but those who are more Type A, and believe they have to have it “all together” before starting! Thanks for being so encouraging!😊
First steps can be scary, but so rewarding. I’m excited to watch you make progress and grow in something you enjoy so much. Enjoy the ride!
Our copy is on order. We can’t wait to have it in hand!
You are absolutely AMAZING! This is quite a journey you are on and you have our support. You are great at SO MANY things. I have no doubt that you’ll figure out the marketing of your new book and all the books to follow. Looking forward to your next video.