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  • By: David Farland
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By: David Farland
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Summary

Best-selling author David Farland has taught dozens of writers who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such number-one New York Times best sellers as Brandon Mull (Fablehaven), Brandon Sanderson (Wheel of Time), James Dashner (The Maze Runner) and Stephenie Meyer (Twilight). 

In this audiobook, Dave teaches how to analyze an audience and outline a novel so that it can appeal to a wide readership, giving it the potential to become a bestseller. The secrets found in his unconventional approach will help you understand why so many of his authors go on to prominence.

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Quantum Leap in Writing Technique

It met and surpassed my expectations. Practical writing strategies that I truly believe have the potential to improve the quality of your work and its financial rewards.

The most memorable section of the book was a transcript of a brainstorming session between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg as they outlined the character and plot points for Raiders of the Lost Ark before the screenplay was ever written.

The narrator was a perfect fit of authority and passion that I identified with immediately. Brilliant.

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Best book on writing available at Audible so far.

Would you listen to Million Dollar Outlines again? Why?

I definitely would. It's so full of useful information that it takes time after time to fully comprehend the depth of author's advise and approach.

What did you like best about this story?

Multidimensional approach, when author looks at certain matters from different points of view.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I liked the most his description of plot and characters - it's very rich and thought provoking.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Best writing advise from one of the best writing gurus in the world.

Any additional comments?

Would recommend this book to every prospective author with different levels of preparation.

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Well written and important book but...

Several times in chapter 3 the narrator says 'casually' rather than 'causally'. It may seem a petty complaint, but those two transposed vowels make the world of difference- cause-and-effect is one of the defining elements of plot.

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Mind numbing

Some people may profit from stewing to this book. Listen on 1.25 if you insist on buying it.

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extremely helpfull

I've listened to a lot of self education type books, I love to learn. This is the only one I've ever taken the time to review.

if you're thinking about writing a book, especially if it's your first... you need to listen to this before you go any further.

packed with great advice, ill be listing and referring to it again in the future

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Useful information

I have read many screenwriting books. I actually bought this book to write an outline. But the title is not an indication of how to write an outline. It gives a good general knowledge of how to write a good story.
Few good tips in the book.

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