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International and New York Times Best-Selling Author Reveals His Writing Secrets
David Farland was an international and New York Times bestselling science fiction and fantasy author with over 50 novels in print. He was one of the world’s most prominent and highly sought-after writing instructors.
As a writing instructor, Farland mentored dozens who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such #1 Best Sellers as:
- Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time & The Way of Kings)
- Stephenie Meyer (Twilight)
- James Dashner (The Maze Runner)
- Brandon Mull (Fablehaven)
- And more than 100 other New York Times Best Sellers
Dave helped discover and market J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter to become the bestselling novel of all time.
He set the Guinness World Record for the largest largest author book signing.
Farland also judged and taught writing workshops with L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future, the largest worldwide writing competitions for speculative fiction.
The contest has helped discover and launch many authors into professional careers, with nearly 100 new science fiction and fantasy books released in just the last year.
Dave passed away in January 2022, but his wisdom remains with us today through his books, pre-recorded courses and the people he inspired.
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In this book, best-selling author and acclaimed writing instructor, David Farland packs years of experience and wisdom into daily tips on how to writing, editing and marketing novels.
Writing Workshops
These include both in person and live online courses*
Superstars Writing Seminars was founded in 2010 and is unique among writing seminars. The curriculum is focused on teaching writers the business side of being successful in the publishing industry and mastering the writing craft. The instructors are chosen from the top of the industry and include Kevin J. Anderson, Eric Flint, Rebecca Moesta, James Owen, David Farland, and more!
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From 1999 to 2002, David Farland taught a popular science fiction and fantasy writing class at Brigham Young University. Some of his students from those classes went on to make millions. Brandon Sanderson took it twice and has become one of the bestselling writers of our time. Dan Wells also took it, and he became one of the bestselling writers of dark fantasy of the past three decades. Stephenie Meyer took it and asked in a private consultation, “How do I write the bestselling young adult novel of all time?” The book she devised has sold over 100 million copies in 37 different languages.
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These workshops will make your work truly shine. Receive expert advice and personal feedback from Dave's team with in-person or online interactions. With a variety of workshops, Dave will help you with things like character development, outlining, story structure, worldbuilding–including the creation of new planets, life forms, political and economic systems, conflict creation and more.
David Farland's Writing Tips
Enjoy Dave's famous writing tips and advice. Going strong for over 10 years, there is a plethora of advice that will make sure your writing is meeting critical elements and ready to publish!
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6 Tips For Writing A Great Romance
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Weighing Story Ideas
When you’re thinking about writing a story, you will come up with hundreds of ideas. A novel is never based on a single idea. Even a short story can’t work that way. I’ve heard people say, “I’m going to write a story about a guy who wakes up and finds a vampire sucking on his neck.
The 3 Types of Plot Goals
Stories start with a plot goal. While many writers point to conflict, or even the antagonist, as the first element of plot, in reality, it’s
Online Writing Courses
Davidonline lectures and seminars are perfect for learning the art and skill of commercial storytelling so that you can can become the writer you want to be!
Take each lesson and course at your own pace and from anywhere in the world.
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This is the exact framework he used with Stephanie Meyers to help her brainstorm and plot out the multiple award-winning saga The Twilight Series…
And the exact process that set James Dashner on his path to landing his masterpiece The Maze Runner on the big screen and into the realm of the immortals.
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