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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

Do you want a career as an author? Do you want to know how to know how to sell 8 million copies of your books? Do you want to know how the New York Times bestselling authors do it? 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. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 87 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for most 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! 

💛 FREE RESOURCES 💛 

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

🏫 COURSES AND CONSULTS 🏫 

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

Learn to Write a Compelling Romance Novel! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/writing-compelling-romance

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

BOOK A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION: Do you want in-depth feedback and developmental edits on your book? Then set up a private one-on-one coaching session with me! https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/live_events/shirley-one-on-one-coaching

📚 HOW-TO BOOKS AND WORKBOOKS 📚

📖 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 

📺 MUST-WATCH VIDEOS 📺

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
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 

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

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

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

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://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/communities/writing-compelling-fiction-academy

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

Do you want a career as an author? Do you want to know how to know how to sell 8 million copies of your books? Do you want to know how the New York Times bestselling authors do it? 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. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 87 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for most 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!

💛 FREE RESOURCES 💛

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

🏫 COURSES AND CONSULTS 🏫

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

Learn to Write a Compelling Romance Novel! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/writing-compelling-romance

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

BOOK A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION: Do you want in-depth feedback and developmental edits on your book? Then set up a private one-on-one coaching session with me! https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/live_events/shirley-one-on-one-coaching

📚 HOW-TO BOOKS AND WORKBOOKS 📚

📖 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

📺 MUST-WATCH VIDEOS 📺

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
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

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

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

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

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://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/communities/writing-compelling-fiction-academy

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLk14cWdkd1gyR293

Want to know how to change the world? WRITE ABOUT IT #summeronshorts

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 7 hours ago

What happens when your research takes over? #summeronshorts 

Do you want a career as an author? Do you want to know how to know how to sell 8 million copies of your books? Do you want to know how the New York Times bestselling authors do it? 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. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 87 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for most 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! 

💛 FREE RESOURCES 💛 

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

🏫 COURSES AND CONSULTS 🏫 

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

Learn to Write a Compelling Romance Novel! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/writing-compelling-romance

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

BOOK A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION: Do you want in-depth feedback and developmental edits on your book? Then set up a private one-on-one coaching session with me! https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/live_events/shirley-one-on-one-coaching

📚 HOW-TO BOOKS AND WORKBOOKS 📚

📖 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 

📺 MUST-WATCH VIDEOS 📺

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
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 

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

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛 

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

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://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/communities/writing-compelling-fiction-academy

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

What happens when your research takes over? #summeronshorts

Do you want a career as an author? Do you want to know how to know how to sell 8 million copies of your books? Do you want to know how the New York Times bestselling authors do it? 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. I’m a New York Times bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries—after having 10 books rejected. I want to teach you EXACTLY how to write a compelling, believable, reader-favorite novel!

👱‍♀️ About Me: I’m Shirley Jump, a New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 87 books published in 24 countries. I’ve worked for most 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!

💛 FREE RESOURCES 💛

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

🏫 COURSES AND CONSULTS 🏫

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

Learn to Write a Compelling Romance Novel! Sign up here (use code YOUTUBE to save 10%): https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/courses/writing-compelling-romance

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

BOOK A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION: Do you want in-depth feedback and developmental edits on your book? Then set up a private one-on-one coaching session with me! https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/live_events/shirley-one-on-one-coaching

📚 HOW-TO BOOKS AND WORKBOOKS 📚

📖 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

📺 MUST-WATCH VIDEOS 📺

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
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

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

💛 MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE 💛

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

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://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/products/communities/writing-compelling-fiction-academy

#writeyourfirstchapter #writebettercharacters #writeabook #howtowrite #howtowritebetter

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YouTube Video VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLlprbkprU3FJWnBn

I Start Writing with the Best of Intentions, But... #writing #summeronshorts

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 10 June 2025 11:48

Most writers get stuck in a loop of overthinking and over-researching, which stops them from ever finishing their books. This video provides practical writing advice on how to stop overthinking and finally get your book written. Use my FAST method to break through those mental barriers and get writing!

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

Most writers get stuck in a loop of overthinking and over-researching, which stops them from ever finishing their books. This video provides practical writing advice on how to stop overthinking and finally get your book written. Use my FAST method to break through those mental barriers and get writing!

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 VVVaWms0TW5YSlgyaFV3Mkw5THdYb3VBLmZPSDRoT01TamhV

How to Stop Overthinking (and Finally Write Your Book)

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 9 June 2025 19:00

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

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

💛 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

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

BUNDLE two courses in one and save 27%: https://writing-s-site-c2a5.thinkific.com/bundles/boot-camp-and-romance

💛 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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Write with Me and Writing Q&A

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 7 June 2025 05:06

When your Characters are being jerks (iykyk) #writing

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 5 June 2025 13:18

Even after decades in the publishing industry, I still grapple with self-doubt and that feeling of being a terrible writer. The video addresses the comparison trap, and gives writers concrete tips to push past these feelings and believe in yourself so you can keep writing your book. Overcoming imposter syndrome is possible!

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! 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

Even after decades in the publishing industry, I still grapple with self-doubt and that feeling of being a terrible writer. The video addresses the comparison trap, and gives writers concrete tips to push past these feelings and believe in yourself so you can keep writing your book. Overcoming imposter syndrome is possible!

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! 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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NYT Bestselling Author's TOP Ways for Writers to Beat Self-Doubt

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 3 June 2025 19:00

Mondays are not good for my writing 😊

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 2 June 2025 14:59

When the character leaves the author on a cliffhanger 👀 #writing

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 29 May 2025 14:39

When you give a writer a cup of coffee… #writing

Write Better Fiction with Shirley Jump 28 May 2025 09:29

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