Most beginners write: "The hero woke up. And then he ate breakfast. And then he went to work." Gaiman teaches the "But/Therefore" rule (borrowed from South Park's Trey Parker, but refined). A story is not a list of events. It is a chain of causality:
What you will emerge with is a toolkit. You will have a framework for diagnosing why your story isn't working (probably: your character doesn't have a lie to resolve). You will have a schedule (Gaiman writes 2,000 words a day, six days a week). And crucially, you will have a mentor in your pocket who believes that writing is a job, but a magical one. MasterClass - Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of St...
Are you a fan of Neil Gaiman's fantastical worlds and captivating stories? Do you want to learn the secrets of crafting compelling characters, plotlines, and mythologies? Look no further than Neil Gaiman's MasterClass, where the acclaimed author shares his expertise on the art of storytelling. Most beginners write: "The hero woke up