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Mystery Series Masterclass
Section 1: Welcome to the Mystery Series Masterclass
Course Introduction (5:12)
Section 2: Getting Started
First Steps (0:34)
Bookstore Visit (4:05)
Comparative Analysis (3:35)
Section 3: Building Book One
Building Book One Introduction (0:39)
Introducing the Protagonist (8:21)
The Book One Journey (6:12)
The Dirty Deed (8:36)
Victim Case File (4:32)
Suspect Case Files (4:37)
Villain Case File (5:26)
The Hook (3:00)
Leave Them Hanging (4:46)
Blueprint for Murder (3:24)
The Ultimate Journey (6:17)
Supporting Cast (5:53)
Subplots (5:17)
Section 4: Plot Creation
Plot Creation Introduction (0:55)
Character Collages (3:09)
Vision Boards (2:40)
Bringing Characters to Life (4:02)
Playlists (4:28)
Turning to the Professionals (4:53)
Section 5: Creating Your Writer Life
Creating Your Writer Life Introduction (0:41)
Setting the Scene in Your Writing Space (2:49)
Alternative Writing Spaces (3:55)
Office Hours (7:58)
Word Count (5:57)
Writer's Block (4:11)
Self Care During Writing (3:05)
Section 6: The First Draft
Writing the First Draft (8:50)
Section 7: Layering & Editing
Sensory Research (6:26)
Add-ons (1:43)
Layering & Editing: Step 1 (5:51)
Layering & Editing: Step 2 (1:21)
Layering & Editing: Step 3 (1:22)
Layering & Editing: Step 4 (1:45)
Fresh Eyes & Constructive Input (6:02)
Professional Help (2:54)
Developing a Thick Skin (2:36)
Section 8: How to Get an Agent
Introduction to How to Get an Agent (0:28)
Where to Find Agents (5:20)
Agent Research (3:56)
Dream Agent List (3:08)
Section 9: Writing a Killer Query Letter
Writing a Killer Query Letter Introduction (0:37)
Query Letter: The Introduction (2:44)
Query Letter: Back Cover Copy (4:45)
Query Letter: Marketing (1:42)
Query Letter: Qualifications (5:04)
Query Letter: Wrap-up (2:46)
Query Letter: Final Thoughts (1:41)
Section 10: Crafting a Book Proposal
Crafting a Book Proposal Introduction (0:33)
Book Proposal: Series Overview (7:08)
Book Proposal: Cast of Characters (2:43)
Book Proposal: Specifications (1:33)
Book Proposal: Series Synopsis (6:55)
Book Proposal: The Market (4:44)
Book Proposal: Marketing Plan (15:53)
Book Proposal: Comparative Titles (2:00)
Book Proposal: Bio (2:30)
Section 11: One Last Look
One Last Look Introduction (0:30)
One Last Look: Polishing (2:04)
One Last Look: Series Titles (2:13)
One Last Look: First Three Chapters (1:19)
One Last Look: Formatting Matters (1:15)
One Last Look: Fresh Eyes (2:17)
One Last Look: Hit Send (1:18)
One Last Look: Waiting (2:14)
Section 12: Next Steps
Outlining Books Two and Three (2:03)
Course Wrap-up (2:27)
Bonus Section: Writer Tools & Resources
Writer Tools & Resources Introduction (0:40)
Writer Tools: Must-Haves (3:08)
Writer Tools: Visual Tools (1:59)
Writer Tools: Software (1:21)
Writer Tools: Books (5:10)
Course Resources
Worksheets
Templates & Sample Docs
Protagonist Playlists
Books
Software
Meditation
Turning to the Professionals
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