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As a college student studying pre-medical microbiology, David Farland was torn: He also wanted to be a writer. So he decided to be a doctor who writes on the side.
Fortunately, he soon found out that the desire to write was overwhelming. At the same time, his interest in medicine waned.
As David Farland considered writing more seriously, he heard that the average writer spends seven years learning how to write well enough to get published. He wondered, was it possible to learn to write that well in less than seven years? Could it be done in one year?
Taking cues from his scientific studies, David decided he would apply the same logical approach to the study of publishing. He developed many theories that have informed his approach to writing, including the Stress Induction/Reduction Theory of Storytelling that suggests that stories serve a physiological need in readers.
Armed with his theories, David Farland determined to win first place in a writing contest within one year. He prepared several manuscripts, submitted them to various contests, and won them all.
After early success with publishing contracts and major awards, his career soared. His fantasy Runelords series established him as an international bestselling author. He got his books translated into over 20 languages, writing under both Dave Wolverton and his pen name David Farland. Then he went on to be nominated for a Hugo and Nebula award and publish over 60 books with 40 being national or international bestsellers.
Then in 1999, he set the Guiness World Record for Largest Single-Author Book Signing!
As a writing instructor, he mentored dozens of authors to staggering success including:
Seeing his students take their own stories to greatness was one of David’s greatest joys in life. Not only did he love sharing the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of empirical study, he excelled at diagnosing story problems and prescribing the right course of treatment for ultimate success.
Today, David Farland’s team shares his timeless wisdom and expertise with writers around the world through his Writing Tip articles, books on writing and various online and live lectures and workshops.
About his life, David says, “I seem to have become a writer who now works as a doctor on the side—a story doctor.”
Spend an hour learning from this master and see how you can develop your million-dollar idea!
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