Episode #113

The First Draft: Structure v. Freedom

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About the episode

In this episode, Mike and AJ discuss the importance of structure when writing a prescription nonfiction book or even a creative nonfiction book, like memoir. They’re prepared for all the pushback new authors have with respect to a structured outline and solid fundamentals, and will even explain how creating your book’s scaffolding allows for creative freedom.

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“When you have the structure, particularly the Fundamentals, that becomes a filter for what goes in the book and what you don’t need. It ensures your book will deliver on your promise.”

—AJ Harper


“The best movies follow the structure of the Hero’s Journey, like Star Wars, but they play with the fringe elements. And I think the best books do the same.”

—Mike Michalowicz

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