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Table of Contents
Intro
Before You Start
Writing
- Overview
- It All Starts With An Idea
- Thought Dumping
- Outlining
- World Building
- Characters
- Writing Scenes
- Breaking Scenes Down
- Scripts
- Dialogue
- Revision
- Choosing A Title
- Writer's Block
Hiring A Team
- Overview
- Sorting Out Your Budget
- Writing A Solicitation
- Where To Find Your Team
- What Makes A Good Partner
- Contracts
Drawing
Colouring
Lettering
- Overview
- General Tips
- Standard Black vs Rich Black
- Choosing A Font
- Font Types
- When To Bold Text
- Sound Effects
Marketing
Publishing
Printing
- Overview
- Getting Print Ready Files
- Offset vs Digital Printers
- Why Page Count Matters
- Book Formats And Binding Types
- How Many Copies To Print
- Aesthetics
- Tips For Saving Money
- Printer Comparison Table