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Ready Set Novel! A Workbook
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This writer’s-block busting workbook guides authors through the process of planning and plotting their novel before writing it, from the initial idea generation and brainstorming through character, setting, and story development. Full of helpful lists, plot maps, character Q&As, field trips, writing exercises, inspiring quotes, and much more, “Ready, Set, Novel!” provides ample inspiration and guidance for first-time novelists and more seasoned scribes alike.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Chronicle Books, Workbook edition (1 Oct. 2011) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1452101728 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1452101729 |
| Dimensions | 18.42 x 1.91 x 23.5 cm |
by Amazon Customer
Such a useful book , before I got this i used to have to use a notepad and make layouts myself which would be a mess but this definitely helps me to keep on track with the development of my book and helps as I can go back at pages and look at what details I wrote about and helped me progress alot.
by Evenwood Press
I am currently using this workbook to plan my second series of novels. The range of activities are excellent for getting the creative juices flowing, and the light-hearted approach is both inspirational and amusing. Also, there is a high level of flexibility as to which sections you decide are helpful; if you feel one part is a waste of your time, the book makes it very clear it’s ok to move on. For example, I have been writing for decades and find the chapters relating to stylistic growth unhelpful, whereas the remainder of the book is superb for organising my thoughts and developing characters, settings, plot etc.
For anyone who is unsure about how to begin writing or feeling overwhelmed by the prospect, I highly recommend picking one of these up. In fact, I have just ordered two more copies, which I will later utilise for the second and third entries in my new trilogy. An easy five stars.
by Amazon Customer
I bought this as a prompt as I was going on holidays and unable to bring my laptop. It’s great fun. Written by the makers of Nanowrimo, their writing prompts really get you thinking. Perfect for anyone that wants to try their hand at writing. I have to confess I haven’t filled it all in as I’ve already covered many parts of it, and I would have benefitted more when I began writing rather than a year down the line.
by Rebecca Masie Lowe
Seriously! This witty and light-hearted approach will get your words on paper, even if you don’t realise that you have a book ready in your mind!
The script is easy to read and follow, with well-bound and high quality pages.
Experienced authors have put this together to inspire us in a way that will get the words flowing.
by ETS
This book is a great help to those who like to plan their Novels. Those who are starting out and need some guidance on the thought process of writing a novel. I do not write as much detail as this, i do actually plan as I go, but I have recommended this to a lot of my creative writing students who are more inclined to love planning.
by Evenwood Press
Absolutely love this! I always hate planning my writing and find it boring, but this book turned it around! Its fun and encouraging style forced me to think about the small details of my novel that I would have missed out had I not bought this.
This journal is designed to help you create a novel, starting from developing an idea first, rather than assuming you already have idea, which I think is great for those who are (somewhat) new to writing. From there, it then guides you right to the end of the novel, and even helps you think of a title for your novel!
There are also the small things about this journal which I love, such as the satisfying checklists for each chapter and even the small pocket at the back for scraps of paper (I’ve included a picture of these >.<)
I would definitely recommend this to any fellow writers who need a boost with planning, or want to write but have no idea where to start!
by LucieN
Honestly, for someone who has struggled to get my novel from my head to the page, this book has been a tremendous help! It really goes through all the steps of outlining your novel.
by Caroline Mitchell
Not bad plenty of great advice and methodology. But not sure I want to write everything in it….i keep my not in Google drive sooooo
but very practical !