Helping Authors Create Stories That Work

You know I love to write, but I also love to edit. I’m thrilled to announce Fictionary’s Story Editing Course. Try it, and maybe you’ll love to edit too!

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At Fictionary, We believe to become a successful author, your novel needs to tell a great story.

Think about some of the best novels you’ve read. What do you remember?

Like me, you probably recall a compelling character like Jason Bourne, the intriguing plot told in Gone Girl, or the fantastic settings depicted in The Game of Thrones. You remember the story.

Combining Fictionary (a self-editing tool for fiction writers) with an online course seems like a great way to give authors the knowledge and process needed to complete their own story edit.

If you’ve finished that first draft and aren’t sure what to do next, we’ve got a solution.

Announcing the Fictionary Story Editing Course

This course will guide you through your manuscript with a scene-by-scene approach to editing. Fictionary focuses on the story, not the words.

To receive the first two lessons, all you have to do is sign up for a free trial of Fictionary. No credit card required. No obligations.

The full 14-lesson course is included with a Fictionary subscription.

Lesson Plan

Lesson 1: How To Use Fictionary To Make Your Story Work
Lesson 2: Characters And Novel Structure
Lesson 3: How To Improve Your Plot
Lesson 4: How To Improve Your Settings
Lesson 5: How To Use Word Count To Evaluate Your Scenes
Lesson 6: Connect Your Readers To Your Characters
Lesson 7: Make The Most Of Your POV Characters
Lesson 8: Story Arc And Engaging Your Readers
Lesson 9: Finding Plot Holes
Lesson 10: Draw Your Readers Into and Out of Each Scene
Lesson 11: Maximize Your Use of Tension And Conflict
Lesson 12: Check For An Empty Stage
Lesson 13: Keep Your Timeline Clear
Lesson 14: Bringing It All Together

Lesson 1: How To Use Fictionary To Make Your Story Work

Fictionary can identify and help you fix problems within your manuscript by focusing on the structure of your story, not on the words. In lesson one, we’ll tackle these critical structural areas:

Pacing
Character names and appearances
Point of view characters and goals
Story arc
Plot holes (scenes without a clear purpose)
Flow from scene to scene
Absence of tension or conflict
Empty stage syndrome
Confusing timelines or missing objects

Where Can You Get More Information?

Check out Fictionary.co for a full description of what Fictionary is and how it can help you.

Download our free Story Editing eBook.

Learn how story editing is all about evaluating the major components of your story. We call these components the Key Elements Of Fiction. Our eBook shows you how to use the key elements of fiction to evaluate your story and become your own big-picture editor.