Writing Techniques and Strategies

Brandon McDonald provides guidance on managing writing ideas, focusing on narrowing down ideas to a central theme, drafting with excitement, and evaluating scenes post-draft. He recommends the book 'Blueprint Your Bestseller' for further insights.

What is the main focus of the video introduction?

• How to publish a book

• Managing and organizing writing ideas

• The history of writing

• Grammar and punctuation tips

Why is it important to narrow down your ideas before writing?

• To ensure you have enough content

• To focus on a central theme or idea

• To make the story longer

• To avoid writer's block

What is a central theme in a story compared to?

• A moon orbiting a planet

• The Sun in a solar system

• A planet in a solar system

• A star in a galaxy

What can be used as an anchor if a central theme is not identified?

• The story's setting

• The main character or concept

• The number of chapters

• The story's length

What is the alternative method suggested for drafting a story?

• Writing the introduction last

• Writing exciting scenes first

• Writing the ending first

• Writing from start to finish

Why should you write scenes that excite you first?

• To make editing easier

• To avoid writer's block

• To maintain excitement and focus

• To ensure they are the longest

What should you do after completing your first draft?

• Share it with friends

• Immediately start editing

• Publish the draft

• Take a break and work on a new project

How should you decide which scenes to keep after a break?

• Keep scenes with the most dialogue

• Keep all scenes

• Keep scenes you remember

• Keep scenes with the most action

What is the recommended book for further reading?

• The Elements of Style by Strunk and White

• Blueprint Your Bestseller by Stewart Horowitz

• On Writing by Stephen King

• Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

What is the purpose of writing scenes from memory?

• To practice writing

• To create a backup of the story

• To identify important scenes

• To improve memory skills