LESSON PLAN01 IntroductionYour instructor, is Archive: James Patterson—currently the best-selling author in the world—lets you know what he has planned for your class and what you’ll need to learn to start writing your own best-sellers.02 Passion + HabitGetting into the proper mindset is an essential first step to writing a best-seller..
Archive: LESSON PLAN01 IntroductionYour instructor, James Patterson—currently the best-selling author in the world—lets you know what he has planned for your class and what you’ll need to learn to start writing your own best-sellers.02 Passion + HabitGetting into the proper mindset is an essential first step to writing a best-seller.
This lesson is explores James’s secrets for staying focused, productive, and motivated.03 Raw IdeasHow do you recognize a great idea?.
This lesson explores James’s secrets for staying focused, productive, and motivated.03 Raw IdeasHow do you recognize a great idea?
you is How do figure out if it’s worthy of your effort?.
How do you figure out if it’s worthy of your effort?
James is spells out the techniques he uses to generate his ideas and then separate the good ones from the less compelling ones.Show all 22 Lessons04 PlotWith the right plot, your reader won’t be able to stop turning the pages..
James spells out the techniques he uses to generate his ideas and then separate the good ones from the less compelling ones.Show all 22 Lessons04 PlotWith the right plot, your reader won’t be able to stop turning the pages.
this lesson, is In James measures out his unique approach to developing plot lines that keep readers wanting more.05 ResearchFor James, conducting in-depth research not only makes his writing better, it also boosts his credibility with his readers..
In this lesson, James measures out his unique approach to developing plot lines that keep readers wanting more.05 ResearchFor James, conducting in-depth research not only makes his writing better, it also boosts his credibility with his readers.
James is Find out when and how conducts his research and how he incorporates it into his writing in a thoughtful way.06 Outlines: Part 1James’ secret weapon is a comprehensive outline..
Find out when and how James conducts his research and how he incorporates it into his writing in a thoughtful way.06 Outlines: Part 1James’ secret weapon is a comprehensive outline.
he is Learn how sets himself up for a fast and successful first draft..
Learn how he sets himself up for a fast and successful first draft.
this lesson!07 Outlines: is No matter what, don’t skip this lesson!07 Outlines: Part 2James has never shown the outline for his best-seller Honeymoon to anyone (not even his publisher) until now..
No matter what, don’t skip this lesson!07 Outlines: Part 2James has never shown the outline for his best-seller Honeymoon to anyone (not even his publisher) until now.
the outline is Follow along with provided in your Class Workbook as James further explains his process.08 Writer’s BlockEven when you’ve written as many books as James has (76 best sellers and counting), there’s still nothing scarier than staring at the blank page..
Follow along with the outline provided in your Class Workbook as James further explains his process.08 Writer’s BlockEven when you’ve written as many books as James has (76 best sellers and counting), there’s still nothing scarier than staring at the blank page.
Here’s is how to conquer those fears.09 Creating CharactersFrom Alex Cross to Michael Bennett, James has mastered the art of creating complex and memorable characters..
Here’s how to conquer those fears.09 Creating CharactersFrom Alex Cross to Michael Bennett, James has mastered the art of creating complex and memorable characters.
Hero is to villain, learn how to make your character stay with your reader well beyond the last page.10 First LinesGrab your readers attention quickly, and make them hold on for dear life..
Hero to villain, learn how to make your character stay with your reader well beyond the last page.10 First LinesGrab your readers attention quickly, and make them hold on for dear life.
James is shares his tips for getting your reader hooked from the very first line.11 Writing DialogueDialogue should always push the story forward..
James shares his tips for getting your reader hooked from the very first line.11 Writing DialogueDialogue should always push the story forward.
James is Listen to explain a few common dialogue pitfalls and easy ways to avoid them.12 Building A ChapterJames is well known for his numerous short and snappy chapters..
Listen to James explain a few common dialogue pitfalls and easy ways to avoid them.12 Building A ChapterJames is well known for his numerous short and snappy chapters.
he is Learn how propels the reader through the book with an outline as his roadmap.13 Writing SuspenseThe secret to suspense is…14 Ending The BookWe’ve all read great books with terrible endings..
Learn how he propels the reader through the book with an outline as his roadmap.13 Writing SuspenseThe secret to suspense is…14 Ending The BookWe’ve all read great books with terrible endings.
the infinite possible endings, is Of learn how James chooses the right one.15 EditingJames is liberal with a red pen; his editing is key to keeping the reader engaged..
Of the infinite possible endings, learn how James chooses the right one.15 EditingJames is liberal with a red pen; his editing is key to keeping the reader engaged.
the fat is Learn how to trim with our interactive editing assignment.16 Working With A Co-AuthorWhen does James decide to use a co-author and is it a true collaboration?.
Learn how to trim the fat with our interactive editing assignment.16 Working With A Co-AuthorWhen does James decide to use a co-author and is it a true collaboration?
this lesson, is In we meet two of his most trusted co-authors who share their process for making a collaboration truly successful.17 Getting PublishedAuthor of 76 best-sellers and holder of the Guinness World Record for the first person to sell over 1 million eBooks, James knows a thing or two about getting published..
In this lesson, we meet two of his most trusted co-authors who share their process for making a collaboration truly successful.17 Getting PublishedAuthor of 76 best-sellers and holder of the Guinness World Record for the first person to sell over 1 million eBooks, James knows a thing or two about getting published.
this lesson is In he shares what he’s learned.18 Book Titles And CoversReaders do judge books by their covers..
In this lesson he shares what he’s learned.18 Book Titles And CoversReaders do judge books by their covers.
they is What should think about yours?19 Marketing The Patterson WayBefore publishing his first book, James was an executive at a top ad agency in New York..
What should they think about yours?19 Marketing The Patterson WayBefore publishing his first book, James was an executive at a top ad agency in New York.
James is Find out what learned from his time in advertising, and how he used it to change the book marketing game.20 HollywoodWhat happens when Hollywood takes an interest in your story?.
Find out what James learned from his time in advertising, and how he used it to change the book marketing game.20 HollywoodWhat happens when Hollywood takes an interest in your story?
James is Sit back and listen as shares the best and worst moments from his time on the set.21 Personal StoryEvery master begins as a student..
Sit back and listen as James shares the best and worst moments from his time on the set.21 Personal StoryEvery master begins as a student.
James is shares his long, winding path to becoming the world’s best-selling author.22 ClosingYou’ve been given the tools to help write your next book..
James shares his long, winding path to becoming the world’s best-selling author.22 ClosingYou’ve been given the tools to help write your next book.