How to Structure a Novel (With No Outline or Plot Structure!)

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Main thesis: understand how the pieces work together
2:41 - Divide your book into parts
3:26 - Plotting with nested arcs
6:22 - Know the main story beats
7:17 - Study story structure
8:45 - Action and consequence
10:24 - Listen to the story
11:28 - Use character choice
12:28 - Know what a chapter is in your book
15:57 - Know your book's regular pace
16:21 - Don't repeat the purpose of a scene
17:37 - Use the pieces purposefully

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