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Dwest Full-Sentence Outline
Dwest Full-Sentence Outline
Dwest Full-Sentence Outline
12-7-16
Application: Both first-time and established writers can benefit: many people have always wanted to write a
book, but don't know how to start, and everyone can find a clear-set goal useful in the writing process.
Ethos: Primary Ethos: I've completed NaNoWriMo successfully 7 times.
Secondary Ethos: I will cite four references out loud in my speech.
Pathos: I'll focus on the thrill of the challenge and the joy of succeeding.
Logos: Past statistics on the event--participation and percentage of winners--as well as general science on the
psychology of challenges and goals.
Audience Assessment: Many writers have heard negative portrayals of the event in the media, how the world
doesn't need more badly written books.
Adaptation to Audience: I'll be presenting to writers, so I'll assume they're already interested in writing.
However, writing is often seen as a solitary activity, so I'll make sure to address that point.
Pattern of Organization: Topical
Introduction
Hook: (very brief quotation)
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has been quoted as saying, "Everyone has a book inside of them - but it
doesn't do any good until you pry it out." Well, I've found National Novel Writing Month, shortened
hereafter as NaNoWriMo, to be a pretty decent crowbar.
I.
Thesis: A writing challenge like NaNoWriMo can be just the thing to kick-start your writing.
A.
First, Ill help you understand how supportive and useful a writing community can be.
B.
Then, Ill show how a concrete goal and milestones along the way make this challenge both
achievable and fun.
Transition: We're here together for this presentation; let's see how we can all succeed in our writing together.
Body
II.
Transition: And those milestones themselves are another huge part of the recipe for success
III.
IV.
V.
A clear goal and a path to get there are the building blocks of your success.
A.
50000 words turns a dream into a goal (Jarrow)
B.
Breaking down large goals into small manageable ones has been proven to increase productivity
(Greenberg, Maymin)
Conclusion
Finishing a first draft doesnt have to be an impossible dream.
A.
Instead, we can band together in a community to support each other
B.
And when were all working toward the same clear goal, we can achieve it together
Think about it--this time next year, you could join thousands of other writers in triumphantly typing
The End on the first draft of your new novel.
References:
1.
NaNoW riMo Statistics. (2016, September 30). Retrieved November 20, 2016, from
http://www.wikiwrimo.org/wiki/NaNoW riMo_statistics
2.
Carr, P. B., & W alton, G. M. (2014). Cues of working together fuel intrinsic motivation. Journal of Experimental Social
Psychology, 53, 169-184. doi:10.1016/j.jesp.2014.03.015
3.
Greenberg, M. H., & Maymin, S., PhD. (2013). Profit from the Positive: Proven Leadership Strategies to Boost Productivity
and Transform Your Business, with a foreword by Tom Rath. McGraw-Hill.
4.
Jarrow, C. (2013, April 15). 10 Big Differences Between Goals and Dreams That You Must ... Retrieved November 20, 2016,
from https://timemanagementninja.com/2013/04/10-big-differences-between-goals-and-dreams-that-you-must-know/