DISQUS

Heather · 1 year ago

Another great (free!) resource for you: http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/art/snowf...

It's a process for building a novel, starting with a single sentence ("An orphaned boy learns he's a wizard") and eventually ending up with a detailed outline. It works: I'm currently editing my second novel written using the method! (No connection with the method's creator other than my everlasting appreciation. :)

I haven't yet sold a novel, but when I do I know it'll be in large part due to the depth of story that this novel method has given my books.

The "No Plot, No Problem" book is also great. There's a 'button' in there to press to send away your internal editor. I pressed it regularly until she and I became the good friends we are now. :)

Traci · 1 year ago

Wow, Heather...this is so great! Thanks!

leahlillith · 1 year ago

i am utterly inspired. i had to look at the NaNoWriMo site as soon as i started reading your article. i've signed on and will be joining you in the adventure. total insanity when i think about my schedule for the fall, but the feeling of i have to do this was so strong, well, i just have to do this...btw, i highly reccomend the morning pages, they have been my daily ritual since dec 2000. i need them more than i ever would a coffee in the morning now. happy writing!