Book In a Month [new-in-paperback]: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days - Softcover

Schmidt, Victoria Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1599639882 ISBN 13: 9781599639888

Publisher: Writer's Digest Books, 2015

Synopsis

"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, clear 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!"

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1599639882
• ISBN 13: 9781599639888
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304