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The LOCK System: A Foundation for Your Novel

Using a proprietary system of his own invention, Mr. Bell introduces you to the foundational principles of a successful novel: LOCK (Lead, Objective, Confrontation, Knockout). He'll demonstrate how famous authors such as Stephen King, David Baldacci, John Grisham, Theodore Dreiser, Michael Connelly, and others utilize these fundamental elements. Review the five types of endings and discover the pros and cons of each.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 2, 2022 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified September 8, 2024 by
    JLS