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Bookfox
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Приєднався 7 вер 2017
I'm John Matthew Fox of Bookfox and I help authors write better fiction.
Authors who worked with me have been published by Random House, sold more than 100,000 copies, and received Kirkus Starred Reviews. I've also taught writing at Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC).
I'm also the author of two books, "I Will Shout Your Name" (Press53) and my nonfiction book for writers: "The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments" (link below).
You can take 11 writing courses from me with Bookfox Academy (link below).
For sponsorship/business inquiries, use the email below.
Authors who worked with me have been published by Random House, sold more than 100,000 copies, and received Kirkus Starred Reviews. I've also taught writing at Chapman University and the University of Southern California (USC).
I'm also the author of two books, "I Will Shout Your Name" (Press53) and my nonfiction book for writers: "The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments" (link below).
You can take 11 writing courses from me with Bookfox Academy (link below).
For sponsorship/business inquiries, use the email below.
Never Write a Boring Dream Sequence Again
Additional examples of how to write dreams:
thejohnfox.com/2021/11/8-ways-to-write-a-dream-sequence/
Get access to all 11 writing courses at Bookfox Academy
thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/
Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14
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Copyediting services: thejohnfox.com/quick-copy-editing/
Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:22 The Fake Out
0:56 The Forever Dream
1:39 The Normalizing Trap
2:09 The Symbol Trap
2:44 The Sloppy Substitute
3:21 Dreams as Foreshadowing
3:52 Dreams as Epiphanies
4:32 Dreams as Comedy Routines
5:07 Dreams as Supernatural Communication
5:52 Dreams as Alternative Existence
6:49 Dreams as Symbols
7:47 Dreams as Desires
8:57 Dreams as the Impossible
10:19 Dreams as Fears
thejohnfox.com/2021/11/8-ways-to-write-a-dream-sequence/
Get access to all 11 writing courses at Bookfox Academy
thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/
Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14
Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/
Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/
Copyediting services: thejohnfox.com/quick-copy-editing/
Timeline:
0:00 Intro
0:22 The Fake Out
0:56 The Forever Dream
1:39 The Normalizing Trap
2:09 The Symbol Trap
2:44 The Sloppy Substitute
3:21 Dreams as Foreshadowing
3:52 Dreams as Epiphanies
4:32 Dreams as Comedy Routines
5:07 Dreams as Supernatural Communication
5:52 Dreams as Alternative Existence
6:49 Dreams as Symbols
7:47 Dreams as Desires
8:57 Dreams as the Impossible
10:19 Dreams as Fears
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I Cracked Why 97% of Writers Abandon Their Goals
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Walter Mosley's book "This Year You Write Your Novel" amzn.to/4iUbOR9 My course on building better writing habits: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/master-your-writing-habits/ BONUS ARTICLES: How to Create Successful Writing Goals thejohnfox.com/2017/01/how-writers-can-create-successful-writing-goals/ Be a Goal-Oriented Writer Without Going Crazy thejohnfox.com/2022/11/be-a-goal-oriented-writer-w...
You’re Building Characters Backwards
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Instead of starting with details and building out to the most important stuff, why not reverse that process? Try starting with a Core Belief, and then use that Core Belief to figure out all the other parts of your character. Mannerism Post: thejohnfox.com/2021/01/the-only-character-mannerism-list-youll-ever-need/ Get access to all 11 writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-cou...
Famous Author's Writing Rules DEBUNKED
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My course on how to write dialogue: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-dialogue/ Link to Elmore Leonard's list of rules: www.theguardian.com/books/2010/feb/24/elmore-leonard-rules-for-writers Get access to all 11 writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: ...
Hack Your Brain To Write Funnier Stories
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I hope this video made you smile or laugh AND you became a better writer of humor. Take a course with me! 11 full writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Copyediting services: thejohnfox.com/quick-copy...
First Chapter Strategies that make Readers OBSESSED
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If you'd like to read some examples of great paragraphs, check out my post "20 Strategies to Write Your First Paragraph." thejohnfox.com/2017/03/30-superb-first-paragraphs-can-teach-writers/ My course: Write Your Best Novel thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/write-your-best-novel/ 11 full writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn...
Steal These 11 Writing Techniques from Stranger Things
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Spoilers only for Season 1 I don't discuss anything past the first season. WARNING: Strobe Lights in some clips. BLACK FRIDAY SALE: Get $100 off Bookfox Academy with the code: writingcheatcode thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Cop...
These Common Writing Strategies are MAJOR Red Flags
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The Triangle Method of Character Creation: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/triangle-method-of-character-development/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Copyediting services: thejohnfox.com/quick-copy-editing/ Timeline: 0:00 Intro 0:13 The Backstory Dump 1:27 The R...
End of the Year Writing Check
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As we're quickly approaching the end of the year, take some time and reflect on 2024 what went well in your writing life and what didn't go to plan. Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 11 full writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Copy...
6 Levels of Dialogue Every Writer MUST Master
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Take my dialogue course: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-dialogue/ Bookfox Academy (all 11 of my courses): thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Copyediting services: thejohnfox.com/quick-copy-editing/ Tim...
Pro Writers Swear by these 9 Character Building Techniques
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If you want help with the characterization in your book, I believe these resources should give you a boost. Black Friday Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use this code to get $100 off an annual subscription to Bookfox Academy: writingcheatcode thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Triangle Method of Character Creation: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/triangle-method-of-character-development/ Write Your B...
9 Description Blunders that Make Your Book Look Amateurish
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The PDF of Julie Checkoway's "Lingerie Theory of Writing Description" www.jackpowers13.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/LTN.pdf My video on "Outrageously Difficult Writing Exercises": ua-cam.com/video/hMifPtrIBp8/v-deo.html My article on "9 Ways to Describe Scents in Your Book" thejohnfox.com/2022/01/7-ways-to-write-smells-in-your-book/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subs...
STOP Writing Scenes Until You Know the LAMB Method!
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If you liked this video about scenes, check out my other video about scene writing: "Stop Writing Boring Scenes Use this Secret 9-Step Formula." ua-cam.com/video/b9ze5ET3_oY/v-deo.html Nancy Lamb's book: amzn.to/3Ce2NkR 11 full writing courses at Bookfox Academy: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox...
I Tried a 6-Step Formula for Writing Better Sentences
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Link to sentence writing course: thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/how-to-write-a-splendid-sentence/ 100 Beautiful Sentences Link: thejohnfox.com/2021/08/100-beautiful-sentences/ 17 Fantastic Repetition Examples: thejohnfox.com/2021/08/17-fantastic-repetition-examples-in-literature/ Timeline: 0:00 0:18 Look at the Sentence Before It 2:30 Cherry Pick the Verb 5:32 Pick a Power Word 7:41 Create a St...
Unlock Your Inner Editor with these 12 Strategies
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Check out Print Nation: printnation.com/?utm\_medium=influencer&utm\_content=bookfox Danielle's Copy Editing: thejohnfox.com/book-editing-services/ 11 full writing courses at Bookfox Academy thejohnfox.com/writing-courses/ Get your copy of "The Linchpin Writer": amzn.to/3U5ul14 Subscribe to my email newsletters: thejohnfox.com/subscribe/ Need help with publicity? thejohnfox.com/publicity/ Timel...
If you're struggling to finish your novel, watch this
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If you're struggling to finish your novel, watch this
How a 2000-Year-Old Writing Secret Can Transform Your Stories
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9 Huge LIES about Self Publishing Nobody Talks About
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These traits predict 90% of failed novels
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These traits predict 90% of failed novels
9 Craft Questions Every Writer Should be Able to Answer
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Why Abandoning Your Novel Could Be Your Best Decision Yet
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7 MORE writing techniques so good they should be Illegal
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Stop Writing Boring Scenes -- Use this Secret 9-Step Formula
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Learn the Dark Arts of Writing (8 Sneaky Techniques)
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Learn the Dark Arts of Writing (8 Sneaky Techniques)
I turned down a literary agent -- was it a mistake?
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I tried Nelson’s 9 Steps for Story Writing (and it's brilliant)
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The most outrageously difficult writing exercises ever invented
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The most outrageously difficult writing exercises ever invented
Make Hollywood Producers FIGHT Over Your Book
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Make Hollywood Producers FIGHT Over Your Book
7 Story Structures that are Overused
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