Mastering Fiction Part 7: How to Make a Good Novel Great

Learn tips for how to turn a good story into a great one from a professional author with a dozen published novels. 👉 Check out the full Mastering Fiction series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPSSGiCjAyo&list=PLL2iAhxLqZ0allXkPwTYhib2aSzz5yVKD The first draft of a novel can take months, even years, and it often feels like a collection of parts by the time it's done. Join fantasy and science fiction author Brad Beaulieu in this episode of his Mastering Fiction series as he delves into the importance of 'connective tissue' in storytelling. 00:00 Introduction to Connective Tissue in Storytelling 00:47 Overview of the Mastering Fiction Series 01:24 Meet Your Instructor: Brad Beaulieu 01:45 Support and Subscribe 02:20 Origin of the Talk: Gen Con Seminar 03:33 Understanding Connective Tissue 04:21 Types of Connective Tissue: Past, Present, and Future 06:04 Case Study: The Incredibles 07:13 Future Connective Tissue 21:16 Present Connective Tissue 26:05 Past Connective Tissue 31:47 Applying Connective Tissue in Your Writing 33:03 Conclusion and Call to Action Enjoyed this video? Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bradleypbeaulieu Reading recommendations: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/151532.Writing_the_Breakout_Novel?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hGwU2z6TfR&rank=1 Please note: the affiliate links below come at no extra cost to you but really help out the channel. Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@bradley.p.beaulieu Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.p.beaulieu/ Follow me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bradley.p.beaulieu Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@bradley.p.beaulieu My Pinterest board for Twelve Kings in Sharakhai: https://www.pinterest.com/bradbeaulieu/twelve-kings-in-sharakhai/ Song: giant cactus - deep memories Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: [https://bit.ly/3LoLIXu](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnhYR0MyUUVhMHVaRXBwS0JDY2hGT0xLUFRPQXxBQ3Jtc0ttYnJKZmlMR01DdDVLVXVxanE3UUVZWVBHOFFIclhOX2hVUmVlTTk1UHY5dmwwMmNUejJ0aXFJWW5TVkJybU0xdEhOb0xTSFNTcXlIcnA0bjJnWjVETWZPOWc0R0VBRFlSbDEyREt5ZVpyczgtUXVDOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3LoLIXu&v=gjbUJKFmMec) --- My Books 📚: The Dragons of Deepwood Fen: https://amzn.to/3GgAvVW Twelve Kings in Sharakhai: https://amzn.to/47sN3W4 Absynthe: https://amzn.to/47Is4OC The Winds of Khalakovo: https://amzn.to/47FiYT2 Want a signed book? Check out my online store: [www.quillings.com/shop](http://www.quillings.com/shop) --- My Home Office 🖥️: LG 38-inch Curved Monitor: https://amzn.to/46vFcpe Standing Desk: https://amzn.to/3MZBRIp Herman Miller Aeron Chair: https://amzn.to/49U77lG Edifier Speakers: https://amzn.to/3sNw2Xp Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/49TZJ9S Elgato Wave Low-Profile Mic Arm: https://amzn.to/3R1TrN8 Kinesis Gaming RGB Edge Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3ReieyE Logitech ERGO M750 Trackball Mouse: https://amzn.to/47qsc5z Vegan Leather Desk Mat: https://amzn.to/46uNyNV Belkin MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand: https://amzn.to/3MTROzt Ergotron Monitor Arm: https://amzn.to/3N34pk3 Latop Arm Mount: https://amzn.to/40W4FqE BenQ ScreenBar Plus: https://amzn.to/3GgzahI Philips Hue Starter Kit: https://amzn.to/3RfP7La Philips Hue Edison Lights: https://amzn.to/46xENTn Industrial Floor Lamp: https://amzn.to/3MZDLZz Accent Lights: https://amzn.to/46zNiNI Edion Light Ceiling Fixture: https://amzn.to/3SR2vXy Vornado VH10 Space Heater: https://amzn.to/3RceA8u Smart Outlets: https://amzn.to/47w3qBk --- My Studio 📸: Aputure Amaran 200x Keylight: https://amzn.to/3QXfHr4 SmallRig 33.5in Parabolic Softbox: https://amzn.to/3QS18Fj SmallRig Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3sSnRZZ Aputure Amaran P60X Video Panel Light: https://amzn.to/3sYjtsi Aputure Amaran PT2C Pixel Tube: https://amzn.to/49TYCXK Aputure Amaran PT1C Pixel Tube: https://amzn.to/47RDsbb Aputure Amaran MC RGBWW Light: https://amzn.to/3QUbB3h 48” Desk: https://amzn.to/47POTzW NEEWER 79in Tripod: https://amzn.to/3sEdtoM Govee Standing Lamp: https://amzn.to/3RccFRk Rode VideoMic GO II: https://amzn.to/3RdAJmR Pictron Phone Tripod Mount: https://amzn.to/3N0h5bk Mini Tripod / Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/3SVJW4A