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Ninja Writing: The Four Levels Of Writing Mastery
INTRODUCTION
The Rocket Science Of Writing (3:22)
The Four Ninja Levels (2:55)
A Quick Proof (3:19)
THE NARRATIVE
How To Find Your Voice (13:42)
How To Kickstart A Narrative (4:39)
How To Organize Your Narrative (11:06)
Killer Intros (9:41)
Cool Kickers (3:44)
Other Types Of Narrative (12:23)
How To Embed Metaphor (8:33)
Ninja Writing Exercises: THE NARRATIVE (3:05)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #1: SYMMETRY (5:04)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #2: HOW TO EXTEND A NARRATIVE (2:21)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #3: HOW TO GET A FRESH PERSPECTIVE (2:57)
PARAGRAPHS
Why Have Paragraphs? (4:12)
Different Paragraph Styles (5:54)
Ninja Writing Exercises: PARAGRAPHS (2:13)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #1: SUPERTHICK PARAGRAPHS (2:44)
Bonus Ninja Writing Tactics #2: HOW TO GET MY OTHER COURSES DIRT-CHEAP (1:11)
SENTENCES
How To Recognize A Non-Sentence (7:29)
How To Tighten Sentences (3:08)
How To Sharpen Sentences (9:22)
How To Give Sentences Rhythm (13:02)
How To Produce Poetic Sentences (8:02)
How To Create Emphasis (3:03)
How To Whip Up Drama (7:39)
Don't Give Readers Whiplash (2:50)
Stick To What's Necessary (2:51)
Avoid Back Referencing (2:51)
Avoid Run-On Ambiguity (2:46)
Ninja Writing Exercises: SENTENCES (8:17)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #1: WRITE FOR YOUR GRANDMA (1:58)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #2: THE ONE-BREATH READBACK (2:44)
WORDS
Choose Precise Words (2:52)
Avoid Technical, Abstract Words (6:10)
Choose Colorful Words (7:04)
Notice Implied Words (3:01)
Avoid Pointless Distinctions (3:58)
Degrees Of Orderliness (5:29)
Create More Special Effects (6:10)
The Power Of Reminder Words (3:04)
Words That Sound Good Together (5:27)
Numbers Into Words, Titles Into Descriptions (4:53)
Don't Overemphasize (3:55)
How To Slice Syllables (2:50)
Ninja Writing Exercises: WORDS (6:45)
Bonus Ninja Tactics #1: HOW TO BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY (4:58)
Bonus Ninja Writing Tactics #2: OBSOLETE HYPHENS (2:28)
CONCLUSION
Quick Wrap-Up (6:18)
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