Tag Archives: Starting a novel

Make writing your novel easier with “Save the Cat”

Posted on April 18, 2014 by writeinseattle

You know that terrible moment when someone asks you what your book is about?  “Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder can help you answer that question successfully without seeing the person in front of you get the dreaded “eyes glazing … Continue reading →

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Considering Nanowrimo? Stay on track with the brilliant “the 90-day novel” by Alan Watt.

Posted on October 30, 2013 by writeinseattle

The energy behind Nanowrimo is so contagious, it is impossible to resist.  The premise is to complete 50,000 words in the month of November to “win.”  In order to reach that 50,000 word goal, a lot of writing gets included … Continue reading →

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Simple ideas to help you write a novel

Posted on January 31, 2013 by writeinseattle

I have a wonderful idea for a novel.   I often talk about it, do internet surfing about it, or wonder what pen name I should use, but actual butt-in-seat writing on a daily basis still eludes me.   If … Continue reading →

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