Zach Bohannon

J. Thorn

Foundations of Fiction

Three Story Method

Joanna Penn

Co-writing can be an amazing experience when two minds come together to create something new in the world. Or it can be a painful process that ends in disaster! In this short book, bestselling authors J. Thorn and Joanna Penn share tips on how to successfully co-write a book and avoid the pitfalls along the way. It includes excerpts from their private co-writing diary, honest notes written every day on a fiction project that will help you on your own journey. Updated 2017 with a new chapter based on a four-author collaborative novel. In this book, you will discover: * What is co-writing? * Benefits of co-writing * The difficulties of co-writing * Finding the right person to co-write with * Before you start: written legal agreement * Practicalities and process of co-writing and co-creation * Excerpts from Risen Gods co-writing diary * What happens if it goes wrong? * Other types of collaboration and co-creation * Tips for multi-author boxsets * Tips for managing a multi-author collaboration * Appendix 1: Example agreement If you want to improve your writing skills and your productivity, co-writing might be the right thing for you. Download a sample and try the book.

Collaboration and Co-creation for Authors

Co-writing a Book

The workbook for Three Story Method, complete with everything you need to start that first draft! NOTE: This is an ebook version of a paperback workbook and should be used for reference only. About Three Story Method: Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World. Discover: · Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants · What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today · How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer · What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft · How all stories can be reduced to three components · Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience · How the Hero's Journey is alike and different than the Virgin's Promise · Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write! Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Save an entire project in each workbook! Get it now!

Three Story Method Workbook

Are you ready to self-publish? Are you overwhelmed by the tsunami of online advice? Don’t waste your time - grab this guide and get published! You want to self-publish, but you don’t know where to begin. How long will it take me to write the first draft? When do I need to hire an editor? What file format do I need to upload? Where do I get a great cover? The Essential Guide answers those questions and more. Get only the information you need, when you need it, from a trusted and experienced first-generation self-published author with millions of words published and dozens of titles. Trusted by New York Times bestselling authors like Chris Brogan and Joanna Penn, J. Thorn will walk you through the step-by-step process of taking your idea to market with simple, clear instructions. No more online searches for “how to self-publish?” returning millions of results. The answers are in here. Get How to Self-Publish now.

The Essential Guide for Taking Your Idea to Market

How to Self-Publish

Struggle. Doubt. Fear. Why aren't your books selling? How can you improve your craft? You're confused, feeling isolated, and not sure what you need to do to take your author career to the next level. You're not afraid of the work, just confused about what it is you need to be doing to live the author life. Enter, the mastermind. No matter how experienced, independent, and motivated of a writer you may be, forming or joining an author mastermind can accelerate your career and get you past the tipping point. Working with a group keeps you accountable to your goals, gives you support when you're feeling hopeless, inspires and challenges you to set your expectations higher, and creates a valuable feedback group to push your work to a new level--not to mention opens doors to new marketing opportunities. Simply put, you'll write more, write better, and sell significantly more books while having more fun doing it. Ben Franklin knew the secret. So did J.R.R. Tolkien. And now, so will you. Discover the Secret Powers of the Author Mastermind with J. Thorn. With 25 years in education and experience guiding thousands of students to new, personal heights, Thorn reveals how to supercharge your career with accountability, collaboration, feedback, support, structure, and more. Learn how meeting in a small group with dedicated peers can propel you forward in ways you could never achieve on your own. Whether you're looking to join an existing mastermind group or start and manage one of your own, the Secret Powers of the Author Mastermind will show you how--written by a professional who is trusted by New York Times bestselling authors like Chris Brogan and Joanna Penn. Don't go it alone. Transform from struggling writer to career author by leveraging the Secret Powers of the Author Mastermind. Purchase today!

How to Transform from Struggling Writer to Career Author

Secret Powers of the Author Mastermind

It's always darkest before the Dawn. When the Blackout arrives, Dax Harper finds himself alone and fighting for survival on the chaotic streets of New Orleans. He is on the run, desperately searching for his estranged sister as the riots intensify. An unexpected encounter with his ex-girlfriend thrusts Dax into a leadership position-one he's not sure he can accept. As the hours pass, the city floods, pitting Dax in an epic battle against time and a mysterious new enemy threatening the future of humankind. Dawn is the new post-apocalyptic thriller from bestselling authors, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, the first book in the Final Awakening trilogy.

Dawn

We are the rock. We are the rebels. We are Gen X. In the vast chronicle of musical revolutions, where legends are often illuminated by stage lights, platinum records, and iconic riffs, Generation X stands amid the crescendo. Born in the twilight of vinyl and the dawn of digital, we’ve witnessed an era of unparalleled transformation in music, and with it, the evolving essence of rock and roll. But “Generation X: A Hidden History of Rock’s Defining Era (1969-2000)” speaks to the soul of the Gen Xer who knows deep down that the true spirit of rock isn’t captured solely by chart-toppers or arena tours. It’s the gritty clubs, the underground tapes, the rebel anthems that provided the soundtrack to our lives. It’s the unspoken bond between artist and audience, the shared moments of defiance, of love, of anguish. This isn’t just a history book—it’s a journey. A voyage through the pivotal moments that not only defined a genre but also a generation. Each chapter, a testament to the choices, the changes, and the characters that shaped the sound of an era. “Generation X: A Hidden History of Rock’s Defining Era” is a call to arms for Gen X. It’s time to reclaim our narrative, to immerse ourselves in the stories that soundtracked our journey from adolescence to adulthood. Fellow Gen Xers, this is your anthem. This is your history. Your legacy isn’t written in the records left behind but in the indelible marks that the music of our era has left on the world. Grab your copy now!

A Hidden History of Rock’s Defining Era (1969-2000)

Generation X

Lindsay Buroker

J. F. Penn

A relic thief. An ex-military Mom. A grief-stricken father willing to do anything to save his son. An American Demon Hunter. All aboard the 8.05pm from Chicago to New Orleans for 19 hours that will change their lives. When the relic of an ancient blood cult is used to summon the dead and open a portal to the beyond, demons escape onto the train. As the body count rises, each must fight to save their own lives and those of the people they love. New friendships are forged in the battles and love blossoms in the carnage. But who will have to pay the ultimate sacrifice? A dark fantasy from four bestselling authors who just happened to be on the 8.05pm from Chicago one March evening...

Sacrifice

We never saw it coming. Brace for the Arrival.Paramedic Maya Talbot knows her unhinged, ex-husband is gunning for custody of their children. When she drops off Aiden and Laura at Grandma's for a weekend visit, Maya assumes they'll be safe. However, nothing could have prepared her for the chaos created when a strange obelisk rises from the ground and generates an impenetrable dome over the city. Riots, looting, and violence run rampant. The situation in Nashville deteriorates--and then they arrive, thrusting Maya into a desperate race to escape the dome and save her children from the dangers on the ground--and from above. When darkness falls, the intergalactic visitors manifest our worst fears and threaten the future of humankind.Arrival is the new post-apocalyptic thriller from bestselling authors, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, the first book in the War for Earth trilogy.

War for Earth Book One (a Post-Apocalyptic Thriller)

Arrival

Storytelling isn’t complicated. We’ll prove it to you. Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn’t writer’s block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World. Discover: Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft How all stories can be reduced to three components Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience How the Hero’s Journey is alike and different than the Virgin’s Promise Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write! Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now!

Tales From a North Shore is the first volume of short stories written by J. Thorn. Titles include "Ten Days", the 2009 New Author Short Story Contest winner, as well as "Retrograde", winner of the Lullabies Short Story Contest, 2009. The collection includes eight stories.

Tales from a North Shore

Kim Petersen

If you knew the truth, would you live in shackles or die for freedom?High above the ruins of Seattle sits the Nest, a settlement filled with the aristocratic Crow class, governed by the iron fist of Lord Corvus. For decades, Rayna and her fellow Hydrans have crawled the bottom of Lake Union for scrap metal which they trade with the Crows until a mysterious boy shows up and shares a disturbing, dark secret with Rayna--one that could bring the factions to the brink of war. Will Rayna fight for the truth even if it costs her everything? Is she fated to spark the Rebellion?Rebellion is the new dystopian thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world from bestselling authors, J. Thorn, Zach Bohannon, and Kim Petersen, the first book in the Stone the Crows trilogy.

Stone the Crows Book One (a Dystopian Thriller in a Post-Apocalyptic World)

Rebellion

Glynn James

The thrilling conclusion... As the war escalates, Jonah faces the greatest challenge of his life. With the unification of the clans and their survival on the brink of collapsing, and with enemies closing in from all directions, he must face the darkest threat in this thrilling conclusion of an epic adventure. From bestselling authors J. Thorn and Glynn James comes Dustfall, a new post-apocalyptic series chronicling one man's challenge and his epic quest to save what remains of humanity.

Dustfall, Book Five - What Lies Beneath

Storytelling isn't complicated. We'll prove it to you. Do you have an amazing idea for a novel but you struggle to get words on the page? Maybe the problem isn't writer's block. Maybe you need a writing process. Publishing veterans and bestselling authors Zach Bohannon and J. Thorn share their proven system for developing a plan that will bridge the gap between a collection of random notes and a cohesive first draft. This comprehensive book will teach you the foundations of fiction: Plot, Structure, Genre, Theme, Character, and World. Discover: Why you need a system to finish a first draft whether you plot or pants What Aristotle said about storytelling thousands of years ago that still applies today How studying Star Wars can make you a better writer What some of the most prolific authors believe about the craft How all stories can be reduced to three components Which archetypes create a more engaging reader experience How the Hero's Journey is alike and different than the Virgin's Promise Why you should cast your characters like a movie producer Developed over 10 years and applied on millions of words of fiction, Thorn and Bohannon will show you how to layer your approach and build a fantastic story from the ground up. No more staring at a blinking cursor when you sit down to write! Become a master storyteller today. Three Story Method will transform you from a struggling writer into a career author. Downloadable worksheet and full list of resources included! Get it now!

Three Story Method: Foundations of Fiction

As the people they love are threatened and New Zealand begins to crumble, can Ben and Lucy find each other again and save the country from the wrath of the Risen Gods? Risen Gods is a fast-paced, urban fantasy adventure set in Aotearoa/New Zealand, rich with Maori mythology of gods and goddesses, demons and devils.

Risen Gods

J.F. Penn

The old gods will rise. Humanity will fall. Ben Henare has forsaken his Maori heritage: choosing the modern world over a life following the old ways. His best friend, Lucy Champion, is a woman of logic: training to become a doctor, she believes only in science. Neither of them has room in their lives for the fantastic, the unexplained, or the supernatural. But when a tsunami floods their city, killing Lucy’s parents and endangering Ben’s people, their beliefs must change. The tsunami has awakened powers, ancient and deadly. The old gods have risen. Long have they watched people’s abuse of each other and the natural world; at last the gods have had enough. They will protect the world... by destroying all humankind. Now, Ben and Lucy have only days left. To fight their way across a country shattered by devastation. To protect the magic artifacts now entrusted to their care. And to deliver those artifacts to the gods themselves: offerings that might — just might — appease the powers of destruction. Pursued by human traffickers who have kidnapped Lucy’s sister, hunted by the gods’ warrior spirits and supernatural assassins, Ben and Lucy must forget all they know, and sacrifice everything they love to protect their country from the greatest threat ever known: the wrath of the Risen Gods. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J.F. Penn teams up with acclaimed dark fantasy author J. Thorn to bring you a thrilling adventure. Mixing the Maori mythology of Aotearoa/New Zealand, supernatural thriller, and high-stakes suspense into an adventure you don’t want to miss, Risen Gods will take you to places you’ve never dreamed. Get your copy today!

Co-writing can be an amazing experience when two minds come together to create something new in the world. Or it can be a painful process that ends in disaster! In this short book, bestselling authors J. Thorn and Joanna Penn share tips on how to successfully co-write a book and avoid the pitfalls along the way. It includes excerpts from their private co-writing diary, honest notes written every day on a fiction project that will help you on your own journey. UPDATED 2017 with lessons learned from a four-author collaborative novel. In this book, you will discover: What is co-writing? Benefits of co-writing The difficulties of co-writing Finding the right person to co-write with Before you start: written legal agreement Practicalities and process of co-writing and co-creation Excerpts from Risen Gods co-writing diary What happens if it goes wrong? Other types of collaboration and co-creation Tips for multi-author boxsets Tips for managing a multi-author collaboration Appendix 1: Example agreement If you want to improve your writing skills and your productivity, co-writing might be the right thing for you. Try a sample or download today.

Joseph J. Bailey

Darcy Coates

David Estes

Alice Sabo

J. Naomi Ay

Jamie Campbell

David VanDyke

T. M. Bilderback

Eva Harper

Saul Tanpepper

Steve Stroble

Brian Spangler

Greg Dragon

Randall J. Morris

J. V. Roberts

Gibson Morales

Chris Northern

A Multi-Author Anthology of Short Stories! Nineteen stories and hundreds of pages of apocalyptic fiction. This is Volume 6. Look for other books in series for more great reading! When the world falls apart, when civilization collapses, when life as we know it ends, our greatest terrors becomes real. Perhaps it's nuclear war with its poisonous radiation, hideous plagues or chemical contamination, rogue artificial intelligences controlling killer robots, or zombies that turn our friends and neighbors into inhuman monsters. What can the common man or woman do in the face of apocalyptic fears? The Apocalyptic Fears Series gives you collections of bestselling, award-winning or just plain exciting stories by some of the best independent authors of today. Shelter in Place by Saul Tanpepper A Loss of Standards by Alice Sabo Working by Committee by Steve Stroble Going Gray by Brian Spangler The Itch by Greg Dragon Tunnel by J. Thorn All the Dead Arising by Jamie Campbell Journey to Rehnor: The Departure by J. Naomi Ay The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by T.M. Bilderback The Zombie Pestilence by Randall J. Morris The Life Lottery by David Estes The Shattered Stones of Fate by David Estes The Runaway by David Estes Contagion by Joseph J. Bailey The Bloody Ballad of Isaac Byler by J.V. Roberts Station 331 by Darcy Coates The Cloudy Skulls by Eva Harper After the End by Gibson Morales Antidote Anecdote by Chris Northern Reaper's Run by David VanDyke

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