Writing Craft and Techniques

Laura Ding discusses her top three writing craft books: 'Story Genius' by Lisa Cron, 'Save the Cat Writes a Novel' by Jessica Brody, and 'Writing Deep Scenes' by Martha Alderson and Jordan Rosenfeld. She explains how to use these books together to enhance writing skills, focusing on character development, plot structure, and scene crafting. Additionally, she offers a bonus recommendation, 'Hooked' by Les Edgerton, for improving novel beginnings. Laura encourages viewers to explore these resources and join her book club for further learning.

What genre does Laura Ding primarily write?

• Science fiction

• Young adult horror

• Young adult romance

• Fantasy

What is the main focus of 'Story Genius' by Lisa Cron?

• World-building

• Internal conflict and character development

• Character dialogue

• Plot development

Which book is known for its focus on the three-act structure and story beats?

• Story Genius

• Save the Cat Writes a Novel

• Writing Deep Scenes

• Hooked

What unique aspect does 'Writing Deep Scenes' focus on?

• Character backstory

• Scene-level plotting

• Dialogue writing

• Editing techniques

How does Laura suggest using 'Story Genius' in the writing process?

• For finalizing the manuscript

• For pre-writing and character development

• For developing plot twists

• For editing drafts

What is the focus of the book 'Hooked' by Les Edgerton?

• The resolution of the plot

• The beginnings of novels

• The climax of the story

• The middle of the novel

What does Laura encourage viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Join her book club and explore more writing craft books

• Write a novel in a month

• Attend a writing workshop

• Submit their manuscripts to publishers