I’m CJ Lyons. And I’m a writer….
If you also need a twelve-step program to stop writing, then you’ve come to the right place.
I don’t like rules. I don’t like people telling me what to do. I don’t like complex formulas or graphs or charts that I have to consult because that’s the “right” way to create a compelling story.
“Very valuable. I think the most important thing I am taking away from No Rules, Just WRITE! is a greater awareness of emotional satisfaction in a work.”~Donna K
My novels have been praised for their character-driven plots:
- “The characters come alive on every page.” ~New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver
- “Highly engaging characters, heart-stopping scenes…one great rollercoaster ride that will not be stopping anytime soon.” ~Bookreporter.com
- “Storylines as hypnotic as the characters are magnetic…(Lyons) delights and satisfies.” ~National Examiner
- “The characters are real and I’m now addicted to this series. Five stars!” ~Readaholic
- “Fast-paced & exciting, the characters are compelling.” ~Jenn’s Bookshelves
- A “gripping narrative full of suspense, complex relationships and real, honest human emotion.” ~ Pittsburgh Magazine
- “Smart and intriguing, and her character development is so incredible that she leaves me literally breathless waiting to see what will happen next.” ~Becky Lejeune, Bookbitch.com
- “Characters with beating hearts and three dimensions.” ~Newsday
I’d like to share the secrets I’ve learned about character-driven plotting with you.
I’ve distilled everything I’ve learned about the essence of good storytelling into a few simple concepts that empower your characters and allow them to drive your plot. Things so easy and intuitive, by the time you’ve finished this book and practiced using these techniques, you’ll have the tools you need to craft a great story and complete your novel.
Whether you’re a seat of the pants writer or a compulsive outliner who plots ahead of time, you can use these tools. In fact, by the end, you’ll be saying: Wow! This is so easy, it makes so much sense! I can use this every day I write…
Here’s what you’ll learn in No Rules, Just WRITE!:
- The secret to character-driven plots: The Default
- How to tie plot to character
- Crafting a compelling premise
- The use of theme to keep tension high
- The secret ingredient from Hollywood: Pinch Points
- How to avoid writers’ block
- The three tricks to evocative world building
- Ancient secrets of storytelling including the Hero’s Journey
- And much, much more…
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“CJ’s voice really helps make this come alive. I think that’s one of the strengths here, in that CJ presents the material in a way that’s conversational and fun….I love that I came away feeling that, as a writer, I’m the one who’s in control.” ~Terri H.
To tell a compelling story, you need characters driven to take action. In this highly interactive e-book and its accompanying workbook, New York Times Bestseller CJ Lyons will show you how to let your character do the driving as you move your plot forward.
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