Become a Writer: How to Read Like a Writer in Just 4 Steps

In this video I do a screenshare to teach you how to study the masters of fiction. This video will teach you how to read like a writer and also how to start thinking like the top 1% of writers (King, Rowling, Martin, etc.)

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[reginahatterauthortubewriter]

You have killed two birds with one stone! Thank you SO much! I have literally been reading Omniscient Narrated/POV books because my whole first, rough-draft of my novel is head hopping. I didn't know it was so taboo. Now I have to do an entire rewrite and specirically seeking out these types of novels. And I seem to have already been doing this IRAC method without even knowing. Thank you again! I love your channel! ❤💋

[donnaharper]

Hey Michael. I just found your channel and love not just your advice, but also your analysis and examples showing how we writers can understand and utilise your advice. Thank you for a great video. My beta readers mentioned head-hopping in my first draft. Now I know how yo make it less obvious. Thank you.

[warhorse]

Great video! One issue I have in my own writing is description. There is the "show don't tell" advice that best sellers always talk about. For example, I think that Dean Koontz is a master with description, regardless of the actual story. One has to be able to describe a scene, the environment that truly makes it real for the reader and Koontz skill with this is impeccable (just my opinion). When I'm writing, I strive for this but it's a struggle to reach that level. Any advice?

[BlessedOne-jpcy]

I’ll say it again you’re awesome! These videos are so helpful! I have your book Be A Writing Machine it really has me excited to write! I’m getting all your books lol very motivating! AND these videos are golden!!! You cut straight to the chase and give practical information! Thank you so much! You’re awesome!

[pauline_f]

9:00 It's something someone said in a video once, but I personally consider that it only counts as head-hopping if it's bothersome, otherwise it's just a change or many changes in POV. But I see what you mean - just wanted to point out people might not use that term the same way you do

Can I just say, I went to download my copy of the book and the note about emails getting kidnapped is adorable even more than it is hilarious

[mamoako]

21:29 ❤ Reverse -engineer writing craft techniques by turn everything you see in an issue—meaningful questions

[Writing-With-Dyslexia]

The issue of head hopping is exactly what I needed to smooth out. My novel, which is written in first-person omniscient, has multiple character perspectives. I was worried the reader might get confused because of it, but this video makes everything clearer.

[Darryl_Tran]

Great video. Very informative. Would you consider making a video on Prologue? If they are necessary or not?

[fragwagon]

Patrick O'Brian is a master of this. Between Jack and Stephen, and other characters.

[iamnotacat]

Love this video! Very helpful. One thing...that mustard picture. ..very edgy choice Sir. xD

[surinder]

Hi. I'm Indian, living in New Delhi. Of course my language is Hindi and during school days and latter in life before stated working I wrote in Hindi but unfortunately then I started working in US onboard ships and connection to Hindi was lost and English I knew just to communicate. Now after 20 years, in this Corona time when you have nothing to do other them remembering what not done in so many meaningless years. So I came back to writing but all Hindi novels industry has diminished because of Internet, you tube, there is no readership left . I realise now, if I have to tell the story, it must be in English. English novels here are booming and the readership is endless. But my english is not natural, its not easy for me..any advise for me ?

[adarateranroldan]

❤️ TY for going to law school so I don’t have to.

[hamerovv]

Sorry - head hopping is not a technique. It’s a need when the writer cannot fully describe the plot from one point of view.