Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days - Couverture souple

Schmidt, Victoria Lynn, Ph.D.

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ISBN 10 : 1582974861 ISBN 13 : 9781582974866

Editeur : Writer's Digest Books, 2008

Synopsis

A helpful, step-by-step manual introduces writers to an effective, thirty-day system for writing a novel, in a resource that includes instruction, weekly schedules, and detailed worksheets, while offering advice on time management, project selection, research strategies, character and plot development, revisions, and more. 15,000 first printing.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

What Can You Accomplish in 30 Days?If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can!Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. "Book in a Month" shows you how to:

• Set realistic goals and monitor your progress
• Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourish
• Select a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing process
• Quickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writing
• Draft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning points
• Keep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your story
• Relax and have fun–you are, after all, doing something you love

So what are you waiting for? If you've been putting off your book project, let "Book in a Month" be your guide and find out just how much you can accomplish.

Biographie de l'auteur

Victoria Lynn Schmidt is the author of 45 Master Characters, Story Structure Architect, and The Writer's Guide to Characterization. She has MFA in writing from Loyola Marymount University and a doctorate in psychology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Writer's Digest Books
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1582974861
• ISBN 13: 9781582974866
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible