Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling.
Author: Chris Baty
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452132402
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 200
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Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), has completely revised and expanded his definitive handbook for extreme noveling. Chris pulls from over 15 years of results-oriented writing experience to pack this compendium with new tips and tricks, ranging from week-by-week quick reference guides to encouraging advice from authors, and much more. His motivating mix of fearless optimism and practical solutions to common excuses gives both first-time novelists and results-oriented writers the kick-start they need to embark on an exhilarating creative adventure.
No Problem! is the ultimate guide for would-be writers (or those with writer's block) to cultivate their creative selves.
Author: Chris Baty
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452102467
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 177
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Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing—and finishing—a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which Baty founded, determined to (a) write that novel or (b) finish that novel in—kid you not—30 days. Now Baty puts pen to paper himself to share the secrets of success. With week-specific overviews, pep "talks," and essential survival tips for today's word warriors, this results-oriented, quick-fix strategy is perfect for people who want to nurture their inner artist and then hit print! Anecdotes and success stories from NaNoWriMo winners will inspire writers from the heralding you-can-do-it trumpet blasts of day one to the champagne toasts of day thirty. Whether it's a resource for those taking part in the official NaNo WriMo event, or a stand-alone handbook for writing to come, No Plot? No Problem! is the ultimate guide for would-be writers (or those with writer's block) to cultivate their creative selves.
Aspiring novelists don't need an MFA in creative writing, a book agent, an airtight plot, or a winsome cast of characters to get a novel writtenthey don't even need to know what they're doing.
Author: Chris Baty
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811854833
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 48
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Aspiring novelists don't need an MFA in creative writing, a book agent, an airtight plot, or a winsome cast of characters to get a novel writtenthey don't even need to know what they're doing. All that's needed is a little determination and this high-octane kit to kick motivation into overdrive and inspire users to produce a 50,000-word book in an exhilarating, invigorating month long Noveling Adventure. Includes: 48-page booklet 31 Daily Noveling Briefsrecommended allowances of writing advice and activities for every day of the noveling month Guided, month long, displayable log for keeping track of progress Motivational materials, pep-talking letters, and commitment coupons The Mighty Badge of the Triumphant Wordsmith
No Plot? No Problem! does not teach good writing. From my work as a writer and editor, I have come to believe that the most valuable writing lessons are self-taught, and that the most beautiful pieces of literature begin as mediocre ...
Author: Arielle Eckstut
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9780761163985
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 544
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A complete author's toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process. No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here is how to take an idea you're passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insiders—agents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more. Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more. This complete author's toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent - perfecting your pitch - the nuts and bolts of a book proposal - conquering the query letter - finding the right publisher for YOU - four steps to reaching readers online - making Amazon work for you - kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign - the ins and outs of ebooks - 10 things you should have on your author website - turning rejection into a book deal - new frontiers in self-publishing
No Problem! (34,642 words) does this well. No Plot? No Problem! unpacks the novel-writing process and shows readers how to do it on their own in a short time frame. Another example is Brooke Siler's The Pilates Body, which teaches ...
Author: Rochelle Melander
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781599633930
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 240
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Find the focus, energy, and drive you need to start—and finish—your book Everyone has dreamed of writing a book, but so many start writing only to stall out due to writer’s block, mental fatigue, and other challenges. Write-A-Thon helps you overcome those stumbling blocks and complete your book once and for all. And you don’t have to type away for years on end. Here’s a plan that’ll help you write your book—in twenty-six days! Write-A-Thon gives you the tools, advice, and inspiration you need to succeed before, during, and after your writing race. Solid instruction, positive psychology, and inspiration from marathon runners will give you the momentum to take each step from here to the finish line. • Start out well prepared: Learn how to train your attitude, your writing, and your life—and plan your novel or nonfiction book. • Maintain your pace: Get advice and inspiration to stay motivated and keep writing. • Bask in your accomplishment: Find the best ways to recover and move forward once the marathon is over and you have a completed manuscript in hand. Writing a book in twenty-six days may seem impossible—especially if you don’t write full time—but in Write-A-Thon, Rochelle Melander will teach you the life skills, performance techniques, and writing tools you need to finish your manuscript in less than a month—guaranteed!
No Plot? No Problem! If you're new to NaNoWriMo, start with No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty, the founder of NaNoWriMo. This book is less about craft and more about why you should write your first novel. Baty talks about the impact ...
Author: M.L. Ronn
Publisher: Author Level Up LLC
ISBN:
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 504
View: 322
Need some writing advice? This gargantuan book offers 500+ practical and concise tips to help you with writing, publishing, and marketing your book. The tips are inspired by the popular podcast, “Writing Tip of the Day,” hosted by M.L. Ronn (the author). It contains lessons he learned after writing over 60 books. From 2019-2021, writers all over the world started their day with M.L. Ronn's advice, and now you can, too. In this book, you’ll learn: * How to write magnetic prose * How to navigate your book’s murky middle * Sneaky marketing tips * How to take care of your mental health * Tax tips for writers * And much more! These writing tips will help you finish your next book with confidence. The writing life won't seem so hard when you're done reading. Are you ready to supercharge your writing career? V1.0
The story of a retiring couple who move to a rural country paradise only to discover their dream property becomes a nightmare of hidden buried secrets.
Author: J. Wallace Huff
Publisher:
ISBN: 1456582135
Category:
Page: 172
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The story of a retiring couple who move to a rural country paradise only to discover their dream property becomes a nightmare of hidden buried secrets.
Then one date night in the bookstore, scanning shelves of books that I hadn't written, I ran across No Plot? No Problem, by Chris Baty. It's a tiny, tidy volume with a quick, clear message: “Sit down and write your novel, ...
Author: Becky Blades
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781797216140
Category: Self-Help
Page: 258
View: 108
Master the art of the start with this new way of thinking, with exercises to help you unleash your ideas and create more. In Start More Than You Can Finish, writer, artist, and entrepreneur Becky Blades offers a powerful new mindset for our modern world: acting on more ideas makes us happier – and reveals our highest creativity. She empowers readers to become "stARTists"-- initiators with a bias for action and the courage to ignite ideas--and introduces the concept of "stARTistry," spotlighting the 4-step changemaking process we all use to subconsciously start: Imagine Think Decide Act Using digestible data, humorous and honest personal experience, interviews with artists and entrepreneurs, and assignments to help you get started, Start More Than You Can Finish challenges the tropes our dads, moms, and third-grade teachers told us about finishing. In today's world, we must, in fact, start more than we can finish. FOR READERS OF: Start, Do Work That Matters, Show Your Work!, Do It For Yourself, and The Creative Curve A BOOK FOR RISING CREATORS: A guilt-free guide for procrastinators to know it's okay to start and not finish their projects. With unlimited outlets for creativity, everyone today can be a creator. A plucky non-fiction creative muse, Start More Than You Can Finish is Austin Kleon meets Elizabeth Gilbert and Julia Cameron meets Daniel Pink. AN INTRODUCTION TO stARTistry: Get familiar with the 4-step changemaking process that moves creators towards starting. Reminiscent of NaNoWriMo (No Plot, No Problem) and Listography. ESTABLISHED AUTHOR: Becky Blades speaks regularly on the topic of creativity as a speaker and consultant and she has written articles for Oprah.com, Scary Mommy, and others. GIFT + SELF PURCHASE: A great gift for a friend or family member who's stuck thinking they don't have time to start . . . including yourself. Discover your start to a new project or idea. Perfect for: Fans of Austin Kleon, Elizabeth Gilbert, Julia Cameron, Daniel Pink Creators struggling to begin a new project Artists and entrepreneurs looking for creative inspiration Adults searching for a creative spark People with passion projects in mind who might not know how to start
He gave me a book called No Plot? No Problem! to help evoke some quick novel-writing emotions inside of me. The author of this book is the founder of an annual happening called National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo.
Author: Daniel McIntosh
Publisher: Harrison House Publishers
ISBN: 9781577948810
Category: Religion
Page: 193
View: 680
From the staff of the progressive Believers Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma including popular author Mark Steele, these spiritually enlightening readings will refresh those who are tired religion and ready for a vibrant, living relationship with God.