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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.
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!
Elizabeth_Cole_Writes
Posted January 27, 2013
I didn't read Rochelle Melander's Write-A-Thon until after I finished my first novel. That's a shame, because the whole process would have been a lot easier! The book is a wonderful step-by-step guide that offers tips and encouragement without getting too rah-rah. And by the way, the book doesn’t advise writing a epic novel in 26 consecutive days. It’s really about finding 26 “work” days to write, while blocking in planning time and rest days during the process.
Melander knows that the process of writing begins long before the first word gets written. So Write-A-Thon’s first section covers preparation, motivation, and exercises to get (and keep) the creative process going. The second part covers the actual "writing" bit, with advice, checklists and reminders to help you churn out the all-important zero draft. And the final section talks about recovery (essential for sanity!), the editing process, and next steps.
The best part about Write-A-Thon is that you can use it in several ways. Yes, you can follow the steps to crank out a book in 26 days. But you can also dip into the book and reread just the parts you need right now. Every short chapter has quotes and anecdotes from writers on various aspects of the craft. Maybe you’re not writing a full book. You might just need a reminder to tell yourself how to self-edit effectively. Maybe it's looking at all the steps to flesh out a character before you start the novel writing proper. Maybe you need to reassess you schedule. You can do all of that here. Write-A-Thon is just as much a toolkit and coach as it is a book to read through.
I plan to keep this on my shelf for when I tackle the project that’s been daunting me (writing a nonfiction business advice book). If you have a book in your head, but you’re not sure how to get in on paper, I recommend Write-A-Thon as a great place to start.
eliseseyf
Posted December 21, 2011
Rochelle Melander is the kind of writer I usually love to hate--insanely prolific and multi-talented. But here's the thing--I really like her, and so will you. Sure, she exercises regularly,bakes, beads, gardens AND is a mom AND a pastor AND a much-published author. But she describes her life and her writing routine, and shares her literary tips and tricks, with such charm and good humor that I am much more inspired than intimidated. Melander takes her fellow writers on an exhilarating trip in the fast-lane to the one-month book, covering a wide range of topics (visioning, motivation, dealing with blocks, turning goof-ups into triumphs) that spur the aspiring author to quick success. And if you plan to write at a more leisurely pace? Write-a-thon is every bit as useful to the 25 mph scribe--it's a treasure trove of information that's invaluable at ANY speed.
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Posted October 26, 2011
Many people want to write a book, but few actually take a stab at it. Rochelle Melander gives the average person the tools, advice, and encouragement to write a book in 26 days and keep his/her sanity. "No Excuses" is a chapter early on in the book, Rochelle offers up counterarguments to each excuse given. The reader should be able to acknowledge the argument as sound and logical. This book holds not only writing tips, but little tidbits of wisdom that come from writing-the potential writer has some things to look forward too. One of the best parts of this book were the quotes at the beginnings of the short chapters, they fit each chapter perfectly and enabled the reader to think ahead.
The author will attempt to instill patience, a drive for success, and the will to write and polish a novel. Anyone considering writing a novel should pick up this book. Many how-to books can become dry or slightly boring, this book avoids those qualities through real stories, quotes, and the energy behind the author's words.
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Posted February 22, 2012
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Posted November 11, 2011
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Overview
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!
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