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Interactive Classes, Personalized Support, and Exclusive Resources for Fiction Writers

Write Your Novel Today with Exclusive Courses

Sign up for one of my fiction writing courses and learn how to take your book to a new level by adding emotion, tightening the pacing, create more powerful scenes, and write relatable characters.

Each of these courses has videos that will never be seen on the YouTube channel, as well as handouts to help you put what you learn into practice right away!

Deep Dive Fiction Courses to Improve Your Story

Our monthly Manuscript Mastermind groups offer feedback on your pages, deeper craft discussions and learning, and a day-to-day community where you can interact with other Masterminders, build your network, find support, and receive early access to classes and writing sprint live streams.

 

Masterminds can engage regularly with Shirley, get their writing questions answered, and become part of an exclusive community of other writers who are striving to write their best possible book.

$49 for one class or $37.99/ month for complete access.

The first 5 authors to submit pages are guaranteed to receive feedback. Others will be evaluated if time allows in the class. Submissions are limited to 5 pages max.

Professional Critique​

Get a comprehensive and professional developmental analysis of five pages of your manuscript from a New York Times bestselling author with more than thirty years of experience. Receive constructive feedback and recommendations to enhance your storytelling.
$399 for a 5-Page Comprehensive Critique
*Restricted to 5 Authors per month

Monthly Fiction Classes

Join our exclusive monthly fiction video classes and get the writing tools you need, along with developmental editing feedback. Plotting, Scene and Sequel, Show Not Tell, Character Development, and more will be covered. Every class will include interactive discussions, Q&A, and opportunities for personalized critiques.
$49.99 for one class or $24.99/ month for the entire program

Meet Your Instructor

Shirley Jump, author of Writing Compelling Fiction, is an award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries. She has spoken all over the world about the power of narrative and how to create compelling books. As a former reporter and communications director for a marketing agency, she uses her diverse background to help clients create impactful books that readers can’t down.

On her Youtube channel @WritingCompellingFiction, she unlocks the secrets behind compelling novels and delves into the psychological aspect of overcoming creativity- stoppers like doubt and perfectionism. Follow her channel for more writing exercises, classes, and behind-the-scenes writing lessons or join her Manuscript Mastermind to build your tribe of like-minded writers and receive crucial feedback on your pages. Contact Shirley today if you have a writing question you’d like to see answered.

Free Knowledge from Our Youtube

I love connecting and answering your writing questions every week. But I wanted to do an even better job interacting with you so I decided to make a video answering the best, funniest, meanest, and coolest questions. The more active you are in my comment section the more of your own comments you’ll see in this video series! 

I want to make this reading comments or responding to comments type content regularly so please let me know if you are on board! If you have an idea of something you want me to cover in depth, please let me know. Love you all! 

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛 

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/ 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon. 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book! 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus 
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4 
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8 
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community! 
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

I love connecting and answering your writing questions every week. But I wanted to do an even better job interacting with you so I decided to make a video answering the best, funniest, meanest, and coolest questions. The more active you are in my comment section the more of your own comments you’ll see in this video series!

I want to make this reading comments or responding to comments type content regularly so please let me know if you are on board! If you have an idea of something you want me to cover in depth, please let me know. Love you all!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLnZNT3hGOGZTRHpj

How Do I Plot My Novel? NYT Bestselling Author Answers Your Questions

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 31 March 2025 11:01

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.

 

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp


 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

 

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

 

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

 

 

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

 

FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

 

Join the FREE community here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE2MDkxNw==


Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters
 
Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan
 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams

 

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC

 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk

 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

 

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.



NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp




Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley



Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4



Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9





💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛



FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download



Join the FREE community here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/communities/Q29tbXVuaXR5LTE2MDkxNw==


Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan


▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams



📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC



Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4



And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1



👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.



🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!



💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛



How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk



If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1



#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLjRCTXE1eUpCenQw

Is Talking About Writing Better Than Writing? It all takes time.

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 25 March 2025 18:02

You guys loved the video where I tore apart a first chapter so now I'm tearing apart the second chapter--the first Scene with the Subplot. See how I wrote it, why I wrote it, and how it fits into the main Plot. This video will show you exactly how a Subplot works and how to write a great one!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛 

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/ 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon. 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book! 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus 
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4 
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8 
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community! 
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

You guys loved the video where I tore apart a first chapter so now I'm tearing apart the second chapter--the first Scene with the Subplot. See how I wrote it, why I wrote it, and how it fits into the main Plot. This video will show you exactly how a Subplot works and how to write a great one!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLlhkOTVnUU9CUzRv

Stop Writing Subplots that Don’t Work!

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 24 March 2025 11:21

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.

 

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://loom.ly/1ggeAqM


 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://loom.ly/Y5lwjvs

 

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4

 

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://loom.ly/AVAxBtU

 

 

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

 

FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://loom.ly/5oQ7nRU

 

Join the FREE community here: https://loom.ly/OPTfxms


Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://loom.ly/X4HN8n4
 
Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://loom.ly/o48sc50
 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://loom.ly/UnVjwWs

 

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://loom.ly/bVotziE

 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4

 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs

 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://loom.ly/ww9TWgo

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://loom.ly/Q2cdRvM

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://loom.ly/FxRvwEQ

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://loom.ly/gssJ-Z0

 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs

 

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.



NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://loom.ly/1ggeAqM




Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://loom.ly/Y5lwjvs



Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4



Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://loom.ly/AVAxBtU





💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛



FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://loom.ly/5oQ7nRU



Join the FREE community here: https://loom.ly/OPTfxms


Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://loom.ly/X4HN8n4

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://loom.ly/o48sc50


▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://loom.ly/UnVjwWs



📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://loom.ly/bVotziE



Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4



And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs



👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.



🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!



💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛



How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://loom.ly/ww9TWgo

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://loom.ly/Q2cdRvM

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://loom.ly/FxRvwEQ

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://loom.ly/gssJ-Z0



If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs



#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLmhzNkxoaVRmb0V3

A very common writing mistake! | Writing Tips

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 19 March 2025 18:15

Getting my first book deal was NOT easy and took a lot of fits and starts, writing and rejection. If you're wondering how it happens for authors, here's my story on all the books I wrote before I got my first publishing contract. I include the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛 

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/ 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon. 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book! 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus 
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4 
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8 
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community! 
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

Getting my first book deal was NOT easy and took a lot of fits and starts, writing and rejection. If you're wondering how it happens for authors, here's my story on all the books I wrote before I got my first publishing contract. I include the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLlFGV0JRUlFZVmUw

The Truth About How I Landed My First Book Deal

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 17 March 2025 18:18

It’s sort of the truth, right?

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 10 March 2025 21:30

Have you ever wondered what goes where and why it goes on the page when writing your first chapter? In this new series, I analyze the entire first chapter and teach you exactly how to add in things like the Character's Goal and Internal (emotional) journey. See it step-by-step, with every word analyzed and discussed!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛 

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/ 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon. 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book! 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus 
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4 
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8 
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community! 
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

Have you ever wondered what goes where and why it goes on the page when writing your first chapter? In this new series, I analyze the entire first chapter and teach you exactly how to add in things like the Character's Goal and Internal (emotional) journey. See it step-by-step, with every word analyzed and discussed!

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has sold more than 8 million copies of my books—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8

NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/boot-camp

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

Grab the FREE Highlighter Method of Learning to Plot, available in my community (which is also free): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/create-believable-characters

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/emotional-storytelling-plot-plan

Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://www.youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/streams

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://writing-compelling-fiction.circle.so/checkout/one-hour-consult-with-shirley

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://youtu.be/4IXMKMLyUO4?si=OtHMhE41g61S2dz9

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Fundamentals-Unforgettable/dp/B09HFX1HFC

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://youtu.be/uhDeKzGRCus
Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://youtu.be/sbtadjvRUq4
Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://youtu.be/-W238P3Yx-8
Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://youtu.be/QS_XaSWXJEk

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!
https://youtube.com/@WritingCompellingFiction/?sub_confirmation=1

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLmJZVkhfYnROZXU0

NYT Bestselling Author Tears Apart a First Chapter!

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 10 March 2025 20:27

My dog perfectly demonstrating the push-pull of a novel

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 9 March 2025 17:56

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.

 

NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://loom.ly/1ggeAqM


 

Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://loom.ly/Y5lwjvs

 

Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4

 

Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://loom.ly/AVAxBtU

 

 

💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛

 

FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://loom.ly/5oQ7nRU

 

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Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://loom.ly/X4HN8n4
 
Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://loom.ly/o48sc50
 

▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://loom.ly/UnVjwWs

 

📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://loom.ly/bVotziE

 

Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4

 

And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs

 

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.

 

🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!

 

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

 

How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://loom.ly/ww9TWgo

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://loom.ly/Q2cdRvM

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://loom.ly/FxRvwEQ

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://loom.ly/gssJ-Z0

 

If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs

 

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

This channel is for writers who want to learn how to write better fiction, or simply want to take their book to the next level. This channel and the free resources found on the community can help you do exactly that.



NEW!! GET FEEDBACK ON YOUR BOOK from a New York Times bestselling author! Submit 200 words and get LIVE feedback on your Manuscript during our Manuscript Feedback Live Streams! We will pick submissions at random from the Google Form entries. Find that here: https://forms.gle/VfUrGGTVegn2heNX8


NEW! Writer’s Boot Camp! An all-new 12-week course taking you from start to finish in your book! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://loom.ly/1ggeAqM




Book a One-on-One Consult with Shirley: https://loom.ly/Y5lwjvs



Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4



Watch me analyze a Scene from start to finish and Show you EVERYTHING you need to know about writing powerful Scenes! https://loom.ly/AVAxBtU





💛 FREE RESOURCES AND CLASSES 💛



FREE Highlighter Method Handout: https://loom.ly/5oQ7nRU



Join the FREE community here: https://loom.ly/OPTfxms


Get your FREE printable Character Planning Guide here: https://loom.ly/X4HN8n4

Wait, there’s more! Don’t forget to grab the FREE Complete Plot Plan Guide here: https://loom.ly/o48sc50


▶️ WEEKLY LIVE STREAM WRITING SPRINTS AND Q&A ABOUT WRITING: https://loom.ly/UnVjwWs



📖 GET THE #1 BESTSELLING RESOURCE: THE WRITING COMPELLING FICTION BOOK! https://loom.ly/bVotziE



Or the ALL-NEW Workbook and Planner! https://loom.ly/dmL9ZM4



And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you don’t miss anything! https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs



👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 85 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for 4 of the big 5 New York publishers and have self-published, so I’m a bit of a hybrid author. I’m currently writing for Harper Collins and Hachette, and working on a brand-new series with you guys on this channel. Literally writing the book with you all! Look for my how-to book, Writing Compelling Fiction, on Amazon.



🫤 How’d I Get Here? I wrote TEN books in 8 years before I sold my first one. I was rejected from pretty much everyone in the business, and even quit writing for a while because I was so disheartened. It hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns since that first sale, which is why I’m here to help you learn how to write a better book, so that you can avoid the tough-knocks road I took. So come write with me, and let’s write a better book!



💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛



How to Make Your Book Unforgettable: https://loom.ly/ww9TWgo

Do This to Write a Stronger Plot: https://loom.ly/Q2cdRvM

Stop Wasting Your Time (and Heart) on Rejection: https://loom.ly/FxRvwEQ

Easy Tips to Show Not Tell: https://loom.ly/gssJ-Z0



If you want to become a writer that readers love, and write books that keep readers turning the pages long into the night, then hit subscribe and become part of the Writing Compelling Fiction community!

https://loom.ly/CNsgUNs



#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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