Defining Setups Webinar

If you’ve ever asked yourself what editors mean when they talk about “the setup of your book” then this is the video for you.

I briefly cover:

• What “Setup” is (0:46 – 1:01)
• It’s Structural Composition (1:01 – 1:34)
• The Story Elements Included (1:35 – 1:48)
• It’s Goal/Objective (1:49 – 2:11)
• How it Creates Reader Investment (2:12 – 2:30)
• The Difference Between Momentum & Action (2:31 – 3:30)
• Creating Setting Boundaries & Constraints (3:31 – 3:56)
• Leading to the Character Internal Arc Questions (3:57 – 4:37)
• Common Struggles in Writing Setups (4:54 – 5:16)
• The Importance of Setup in Publishing (5:17 – 6:39)

This webinar was originally given to my YouTube channel audience on January 7, 2022.

Watch the teaser →