What Went Right: the nice guys
From Story Nerd · 34:20
Show by Valerie Francis, Melanie Hill, Kathleen Foxx
There's one thing that every story, in every genre, must do and it's this: escalate the stakes. The Nice Guys is a great example of it (well, until the end and then something weird happens). It's also a great example of a buddy story. What do you think The Nice Guys got right? -V. Watch us on YouTube (and subscribe)! The Hook Formula: the works-every-time method for describing your book in a way that captivates readers and makes them beg for more. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca. For your FREE First 10 Pages Checklist, visit valeriefrancis.ca/checklist To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website. To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here.
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