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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Note
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Foreword
Orientation
Chapter 1: Discover the DIY MFA Mind-Set
What Is DIY MFA?
The DIY MFA Mind-Set
Chapter 2: Customize Your Learning
Myth 1: You Need an MFA to Teach Writing
Myth 2: The MFA Is a Shortcut to Getting Published
Myth 3: An MFA Program Will Force You to Make Writing a Priority
Genre Writing in MFA Programs
Should You Pursue an MFA?
How DIY MFA Works
Chapter 3: Set Goals and Start Strong
Road Trip!
Hit the Road
Write with Focus
Chapter 4: Motivate Yourself
Reality Check
Effective Writing Habits
Chapter 5: Fail Better
The Secret About Failure
Chapter 6: Generate Ideas on Demand
Creative Myths
Generate Ideas
Chapter 7: Outline Your Book Like a Boss
Scene Cards
Mind Maps
Story Sketch
Story Map
Mood Boards
Chapter 8: Create Compelling Characters
Create a Cast of Characters
Chapter 9: Bring Those Characters to Life
The “TADA!” Method for Showing Character
The Character Compass
What Does Your Character Want?
Chapter 10: Begin at the Beginning
Act One: The Beginning
Decision One: The Point of No Return
Chapter 11: Muddle Through the Middle
Story Archetypes
Act Two: The Middle
Chapter 12: Arrive at the End
Decision Two: The Dark Night of the Soul
Act Three: The End
Chapter 13: Give Your Story a Voice
How to Look at Voice
How to Hone Your Voice
Chapter 14: Choose Your Point of View
Choosing a Point of View
Chapter 15: Weave Your Story’s World
The Role of Exposition
Techniques for Brilliant Description
World-Building
Chapter 16: Deliver Dazzling Dialogue
The Nine Nos of Dialogue
Perfect Your Punctuation
Chapter 17: Revise in Layers
Draft Zero
The Revision Pyramid
Read with Purpose
Chapter 18: Be a Reader First
Why You Should Read with Purpose
The Essentials
Build Your Reading List
Chapter 19: Read Like a Writer
Let’s Start with the Basics
Reading Like a Revolutionary
Where Do We Go from Here?
Chapter 20: Build Your Expertise
Why You Should Respond to What You Read
Short Responses to Individual Works
Build Your Own Literature Anthology
Long Responses to a Body of Literature
Maintaining Balance
Build Your Community
Chapter 21: Establish Your Circle of Trust
Writing Friends: Your Circle of Trust
Chapter 22: Work That Workshop
What Type of Feedback Is Right for You?
What to Look for in a Critique Community
Different Types of Critique
Giving and Receiving Critique
Chapter 23: Craft Your Author Identity
Author Identity
The Power of Zero
Chapter 24: Develop Your Home Base
Build Your Home Base
Chapter 25: Know Your Reader
Your Ideal Reader
Reader Archetypes
Chapter 26: Network Like a Pro
Writing Conferences and Events
Chapter 27: Submit Your Work
Guest Blogging
Literary Magazines
Publishing a Book
Commencement
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