About the Book

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.

Product Details

Media: Spiral Book, 288 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Writers Digest Books (Jan. 31st, 2008)

ISBN-10: 1582974861

ISBN-13: 9781582974866

Dimensions: 7.79 x 8.25 x 1.77 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.81 lbs

• Categories: General Creative Writing