Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
→My Writing Process: youtube.com/watch?v=_CYmeaGI3jo
→Story Structure: youtube.com/watch?v=51G4Nd4s6vQ
→The Importance of Form: youtube.com/watch?v=McJsYJ-TjKs&t=464s
→6-Arc Story Structure: youtube.com/watch?v=foxHoS1BrzY
0:00 - intro
2:07 - discovery writing hate is silly :)
5:30 - PART ONE: PROCESS AND MINDSET
5:44 - discovery writing is a tool
6:57 - solve problems on the page
7:59 - don't be too precious with your words
8:51 - micro outlining
11:00 - use an evolving outline
11:55 - set up vs implementation scenes
13:23 - when stuck, write simple
14:27 - trust yourself
15:13 - PART TWO: STRUCTURE
16:08 - use shapes as a guide
18:24 - know how structure works in your story
20:41 - use occasions to guide you
22:43 - use the units of structure
24:33 - know the logic of the form
25:47 - use the natural moment of conflict/consequence
27:31 - don't resolve, complicate
28:40 - PART THREE: QUALITY CONTROL
29:02 - actually, focus on the quality
35:16 - be very very intentional
36:10 - use writer's block as a story diagnostic tool
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and currently an MFA candidate in writing. I'm also a teaching fellow and have designed a university level writing course which I am currently prepping to teach next year. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL
Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop
Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop
→My Writing Process: youtube.com/watch?v=_CYmeaGI3jo
→Story Structure: youtube.com/watch?v=51G4Nd4s6vQ
→The Importance of Form: youtube.com/watch?v=McJsYJ-TjKs&t=464s
→6-Arc Story Structure: youtube.com/watch?v=foxHoS1BrzY
0:00 - intro
2:07 - discovery writing hate is silly :)
5:30 - PART ONE: PROCESS AND MINDSET
5:44 - discovery writing is a tool
6:57 - solve problems on the page
7:59 - don't be too precious with your words
8:51 - micro outlining
11:00 - use an evolving outline
11:55 - set up vs implementation scenes
13:23 - when stuck, write simple
14:27 - trust yourself
15:13 - PART TWO: STRUCTURE
16:08 - use shapes as a guide
18:24 - know how structure works in your story
20:41 - use occasions to guide you
22:43 - use the units of structure
24:33 - know the logic of the form
25:47 - use the natural moment of conflict/consequence
27:31 - don't resolve, complicate
28:40 - PART THREE: QUALITY CONTROL
29:02 - actually, focus on the quality
35:16 - be very very intentional
36:10 - use writer's block as a story diagnostic tool
→READ MY SHORT FICTION: https://linktr.ee/shaelinbishop
→If you want to support my channel, you can tip me on ko-fi! ko-fi.com/shaelinbishop
INTRO
Hi, I'm Shaelin! I'm a fiction writer and currently an MFA candidate in writing. I'm also a teaching fellow and have designed a university level writing course which I am currently prepping to teach next year. I've been writing since childhood and completed over a dozen manuscripts, and am currently pursuing traditional publishing. I've also published over fifteen short stories, many of which you can read online. On this channel, I chronicle my writing journey, as well as chat about writing craft and technique! Everything I just chat about is just my personal writing philosophy, but I hope sharing it might inspire you!
OUTRO MUSIC: "l u v t e a [acoustic]" by Autumn Keys
SOCIAL
Twitter: twitter.com/shaelinbishop
Instagram: instagram.com/shaelinbishop
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/5803057-shaelin-bishop
