Have a burning question about your book? Ask a New York Times bestselling author ANYTHING — live, right now. I've published 87 books, sold 8 million copies in 24 countries, and today I'm opening the floor to YOU.
🔴 Drop your questions in the chat. Nothing is off-limits when it comes to how to write a better novel and get it sold!
Whether you're stuck in the middle of your draft, wrestling with a character who won't cooperate, or trying to figure out how publishing actually works — ask me. This is your chance to get real, one-on-one answers from someone who's been doing this for 25+ years.
No script. No slides. Just you, me, and your toughest writing questions.
❓ WHAT YOU CAN ASK ABOUT:
— Plot holes and story structure
— Characters that feel flat (and how to fix them)
— Pushing past "stuck" in your draft
— Traditional vs. indie vs. hybrid publishing
— Query letters, agents, and getting your book sold
— Literally anything about writing or publishing
✅ WHO THIS IS FOR:
Writers who've started a book and want honest, experienced guidance on how to make it better and get it into readers' hands.
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!
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💛 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
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Sign up for the Manuscript Masterminds (and get feedback on your pages!) here: https://writingcompellingfiction.com/manuscript-masterminds/
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Buy the Workbook that helps you plan your WHOLE book in one shot! https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Compelling-Fiction-Workbook-Authority/dp/B0D65RWQL4
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👱♀️ 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
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