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THE WRITER'S WORKBOOK - free

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Today I'm here to tell you about each feature of "The Writer's Workbook", which you can download for free.

Note: this workbook has two variations, so you can print it or use it digitally as a PDF.

I designed this workbook in an intuitive way so that the plot progresses as you go further in the exercises. It is divided in six big categories: Idea & Plot, Character Development, World Building, Writing, Journal, and Resources.

Note: feel free to skip exercises or to complete them in any other order than the one suggested by me!

IDEA & PLOT

This section is meant to help you develop your idea before you even know who your characters are.

In this part, you will choose the central conflict, write down keywords about your idea, and draw a mind map. Then, you'll proceed to find your voice through different exercises, to then find each key point of the plot, from exposition to resolution.

It's also in this part that you are going to come up with plot twists and the ending of the book.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Here, as the name says, you will completely develop all your characters, from the protagonist to the side characters. You will also have the opportunity to develop their relationships through mind maps and brainstorming processes.

WORLDBUILDING

Just like the other categories, worldbuilding is a fundamental step when plotting a novel.

In this workbook, you'll be asked to draw or generate a map of your world so that you always have it near you whenever you need it. There are also some prompts to fill out about it, and locations to create and explore.

In this part, you can also make a timeline for all the main events in your world.

WRITING

Now that most of your story is planned, it's time to think about writing it!

This section is perfect to come up with the best title for your book, brainstorming and develop the opening scene, and fully developing each key point using the snowflake method.

There's also a place to write down all the scenes and chapters you want to include in your book and check it off as you write it.

JOURNAL

This part is for you to reflect on your writing goals, on your ideas, and to see your progress. It's important to check this often and make sure you always have your goals in mind!

RESOURCES

Here you will find some useful resources from writing communities to courses and softwares to help you in this process and, hopefully, make it easier!

THE WRITER'S WORKBOOK

If you don't have it already grab it now here! It's completely free and I'm sure it will help you develop your new idea <3

In Business Everything is About Trust Entertainment Business Finance

The world in business is based in trust because we depend in that character to make our company grow and go to the next level. In a conversation titled “First Why, then Trust” at TED.Com, Simon Sinek stated “the very survival of human race depends on our ability to surround ourselves with people who believe what we believe. When we are surrounded by these people who believe what we believe something remarkable happens: Trust emerges”.

Trusting in business is about giving the customer the conviction that his or her product will be delivered with high quality. The customer and the service provider will build up a relationship very special for both agents agree to the price, in one side of the equation, and the quality of the product, on the other side of that relationship.

That communication, that trust between both agents generates an exceptional atmosphere, and in words of Sinek “the reason trust is important is because when we are surrounded with people that believe what we believe, we are more confident to take risks, we are more confident to experiment, we are more confident to go out there and explore”.

In that sense, that confidence inspire us to make thing better says Simon Sinek and “When an organization is founded, what they do and why they do it becomes inextricably linked. There is a founder or some group of founders able to put their vision into words and their passion inspire others to come with others and pursue some things grater than all themselves”.  As they work together and succeed, says the author, they cannot rely on themselves because they become a big corporation and the reason “Why” they do it becomes fuzzy “and right there is the split”.

When there is a split between the customer and the business, both of those agents loose something that they really want, they untie a connection and they set free a good relationship that was profitable. Sinek address the loss of Steve Jobs from Apple in 1994-1998 brought that the company sales went down, and started to climb when he returned to the company again. He had the vision and that connection between the customer and the company.

Nowadays, according to the author, you cannot trust through the Internet, the video, and the bloggers because they cannot replace the human interaction, human contact. “Our very survival depends on interact with the human being, a friend is not somebody you check the status on, the conversation does not happen on a blog, and you can not have a discussion on twitter because these are human expressions”.

Certainly that is why a deal is more profitable when the customer and the business owner shake their hand at the end of the deal because that means they trust each other. As Simon Sinek explained it finally “real conversation, what we need is more handshake discussion, more handshake friends, handshake leadership, and we will find our own sense of happiness and inspiration that requires being among people: believe, we believe”.

When we believe, finally I should say, a business is born and a good relationship with the customer is set as a foundation because we believe in both agents, and we trust each other. Nonetheless we will build a product that satisfies high expectations on customers because they trust on us, that we can do exactly as they wanted that particular product to look like, and feel like as Apple and Zappo did with their clients.

To all of you that want to get inspired by this topic go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VdO7LuoBzM

Ideas al vilo con pensamientos al vilo

Se conducian con sistemas binarios 0 y 1; cero por NO y 1 por SI.
Vivian en un mundo feliz y robotizado; no sabian que la malfuncion o dano era parte de la condicion misma de la existencia del ser humano.
Pero ellos eran perfectos, y les gustaba su felicidad robotizada de 0 y 1.

Elements in your book by order of importance

The order of importance of elements in a book can vary depending on the genre, theme, and narrative structure. However, here are some common elements that are often considered significant:

- Plot: The sequence of events that drive the story forward and create tension, conflict, and resolution.

- Characters: The individuals who inhabit the story and contribute to its development and emotional engagement.

- Theme: The central idea or message that the book explores and conveys to the reader.

- Setting: The time, place, and environment in which the story takes place, which can enhance mood, atmosphere, and context.

- Writing style: The author's unique voice and the way the story is narrated, which can greatly impact the reader's experience.

- Conflict: The challenges, obstacles, or opposition that the characters face, driving the narrative and character development.

- Dialogue: The conversations and interactions between characters, providing insights into their personalities, relationships, and plot progression.

- Pacing: The rhythm and speed at which events unfold, affecting the book's flow and reader engagement.

- Emotional resonance: The ability of the story to evoke strong emotions and create a connection between the reader and the characters.

- Tone: The overall mood and atmosphere of the book, which can range from light-hearted and humorous to dark and somber.

- Point of view: The perspective from which the story is told, influencing the reader's understanding and connection to the characters.

- Symbolism: The use of symbols or metaphors to convey deeper meanings or layers of understanding.

- Subplots: Secondary storylines that add depth, complexity, and variety to the main plot.

- Imagery: Vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses and creates vivid mental images.

- Structure: The organization and arrangement of the story, including chapters, sections, and narrative devices.

- Originality: The unique and innovative aspects of the book that set it apart and make it memorable.

Por que, Juan, por qué? -preguntaba su madre- Por qué te resulta tan difícilmente ser como el resto de la Bandada, Juan. Por qué no dejas los vuelos rasantes a los pelícanos y a los albatros...

Mira Juan -dijo su padre con cierta ternura- El invierno está cerca. Habrá pocos barcos, y los peces de superficie se habrán ido a las profundidades. Si quieres estudiar, estudia sobre la comida y cómo conseguirla. Esto de volar es muy bonito, pero no puedes comerte un planeo, sabes? No olvides que la razón de volar es comer.

Juan Salvador Gaviota. Richard Bach.

Let me fly 🌅🪽 !.

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5 Quotes on Editing That Will Always Be Relevant

During January of our “Now What?” Months, we’re here to give you some inspiration and resources as you dive into those daunting edits on your novel. While we usually share lots of advice with you from contemporary authors, sometimes it’s nice to take a look back through history and realize that editing problems have always been the same:

1. James Baldwin

“Rewriting [is] very painful. You know it’s finished when you can’t do anything more to it, though it’s never exactly the way you want it… The hardest thing in the world is simplicity. And the most fearful thing, too. You have to strip yourself of all your disguises, some of which you didn’t know you had. You want to write a sentence as clean as a bone. That is the goal.” 

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Todos piensan en cambiar el mundo, pero nadie piensa en cambiarse a sí mismo.

Leo Tolstoy (via elcielosobremi)