The Author's Journey with Gary Khan

Every author dreams of making it big but the vast majority fall into obscurity. There are many underrated authors that have produced great works of art throughout history, but most people have never heard of them.

Writing is not about chasing fame and fortune. It is about heeding the call of the passion that lives inside of you. There is something special in each of us that wants to be set free. Allow your mind and your heart to give birth to these ideas which add beauty and colour to a world in desperate need of it.

This week’s episode looks at the reason you should choose to find your authentic truth and share it with the world in a way only you can. We look at underrated authors throughout history who stayed true to their calling and found the courage to cultivate and share their authentic voice.

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• Define Authentic Voice
• Learn about unsung literary heroes of the past
• How to find your authentic voice?

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How our characters react to situations reveals a lot about them. If exposed to a threat, do your characters fight or flee? Are they brave or cowardly? What physiological, physical, emotional, rational and irrational responses occur in the moment? All of this helps to build a vivid image of your character in the minds of readers.

In this week’s episode, we unpack how reactions characterize. We look at reaction of your POV character when exposed to external stimuli and how other characters react to your POV character. Additionally, we analyse three levels of reactions in their appropriate order and study a wonderful example from popular literature.

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• How reactions characterize
• The three stages of reaction
• Examples from literature

For more information on related content check out my website at www.TheRealGaryKhan.com

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Plot gaps or plot holes can send your readers running for the hills faster than mad axeman on Halloween. As authors, we love our work. It is a sacred part of us that we share with the world, but it is true what they say: love makes us blind.

In this episode, we explore my five worst plot gap tropes in the literature that have the power to tank your hard work. We explore what a plot gap is and how to avoid or correct it in your writing, so you produce the highest quality, consistent story possible.

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• The definition of a plot gap
• The top five worst plot gap tropes
• How to avoid and correct plot gaps

For more information on related content check out my website at www.TheRealGaryKhan.com

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Life is filled with action. We are what we do after all. The characters we create are no different. What a character does – their habits, mannerisms, nervous ticks, the way they move tells us a lot about them. This is one of the techniques of indirect characterization.

In this episode, we explore the first method of indirect characterization – action, and why it is so effective at revealing character. Then we look at how to write character using action, and as a bonus I share a great distinction between strong verbs and weak verbs to help this process along.

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• Definition of Indirect Characterization
• Difference between Strong and Weak Verbs
• How to Write Character Using Action
• Examples from Literature

For more information on related content check out my website at www.TheRealGaryKhan.com

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To be one of the best author’s in the game, you must arm yourself with the tools of the trade. An essential tool is the Direct Characterization Method. It is a fairly straightforward technique, but many struggle to pull it off the way they should. This makes for poor writing. By improving your abilities to use the technique, you can stand out amongst the myriad of mediocre authors.

In this week’s episode we unpack all things Direct Method including a recap of the definition and a look at methods you can use to improve your own character creation. I share some brilliant examples from literature and why they work so well.

Key knowledge you will acquire in this episode:

• Definition of Direct Characterization
• How to Use Direct Characterization in Your Writing
• Examples of the Direct Method From Liteturature

For more information on related content check out my website at www.TheRealGaryKhan.com

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