No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days

by Chris Baty

Overview

Chris Baty, founder of the wildly successful literary marathon known as National Novel Writing Month, 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9785000579596
Publisher:	Mann, Ivanov and Ferber
Publication date:	03/20/2016
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	204
Sales rank:	962,929
File size:	3 MB
Language:	Russian

About the Author

Писатель-фрилансер, преподаватель писательского мастерства, автор статей в Washington Post, the SF Weekly и Lonely Planet. Основатель движения National Novel Writing Month — ежегодного творческого проекта, в рамках которого сотни тысяч людей пишут рассказы с дедлайном в один месяц. В 2013 году в программе участвовали более 600 тысяч человек.

Editorial Reviews

Every November, tens of thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel. Baty, the brains behind this competition, has produced an uproariously funny motivational manifesto so readers can get a leg-up in his race or in the larger publishing game. The key is to lower your expectations "from `best-seller' to `would not make someone vomit,' " says Baty, who maintains that stress and a deadline are important parts of writing. Aimed at the nonserious, with an emphasis on summoning creativity and having a life-changing experience, this original approach will appeal to anyone up for a challenge. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.\

Library Journal

Every November, tens of thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel. Baty, the brains behind this competition, has produced an uproariously funny motivational manifesto so readers can get a leg-up in his race or in the larger publishing game. The key is to lower your expectations "from 'best-seller' to 'would not make someone vomit,' " says Baty, who maintains that stress and a deadline are important parts of writing. Aimed at the nonserious, with an emphasis on summoning creativity and having a life-changing experience, this original approach will appeal to anyone up for a challenge. -Library Journal

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