The NaNoWriMo Workbook (Fiction Attic Press Workbooks for Writers)

Make the most of National Novel Writing Month! Based on the principles of the highly effective and refreshingly intuitive Paperclip Method, The NaNoWriMo Workbook is your guide to an inspired, productive November. A series of 500-word prompts will help you get the bones of your story on the page. Learn how to write a compelling beginning, create complex characters, find the thematic heart of your novel, establish point of view, and craft a plot that keeps readers turning the pages. Find the best structure for your novel and bring the story to a satisfying conclusion. Learn tips for effective dialogue and master the art of conflict. Filled with expert advice on narrative craft and inspiring exercises, as well as publishing tips and recommended reading, The NaNoWriMo Workbook provides a highly readable and very effective crash course in the art of novel writing. Developed for Fiction Attic Press by a New York Times bestselling author and veteran writing teacher. If you've ever wanted to write a novel, The NaNoWriMo Workbook will help you reach the finish line. A valuable resource for the first-time novelist, featuring everything you need to know to write your novel during NaNoWriMo and beyond.