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Have you ever wanted to write a book? Do you have an idea for a novel that you just know has the potential to be a truly amazing body of work, but you're just not sure how to go about making it happen? I know that in my previous posts How To Know if it's Time to Scrap Your Book and How to Actually Write and Finish Your Book, I showcased more than a few of the common pitfalls that can befall new writers as they attempt to write their first book. I certainly suffered through most of them. Through my own experience, I've collected some gems of knowledge that I think would be valuable to an aspiring first-time author who has the book idea and could use some guidance on how to turn that into a book. The best part, this free workbook will show you how to plot your novel in just seven days. Perhaps you think that writing a book is just too big a task for you, so much so that you've talked yourself out of it even before you started...
If this sounds like you, first, I want to tell you that you're not alone. I can't tell you the number of people who react to the knowledge that I've written three books (one published, two completed drafts) with a wide-eyed look that screams 'how on earth did you manage that?' as if what I did is somehow magical. It's not, obviously, but I understand the reaction. It's a reaction to the idea that writing is a difficult, laborious torture of a thing that only special people can get through. This pervasive idea of writers, (and artists in general) while exciting, is also dangerous. It leads to many people believing that writing a book is something that they could never do, that it's something special people do. I hate this idea because it simply isn't true. I think everyone that seeks to is capable of writing a book, they just need to be taught how. Now, I appreciate that there is a critical space for talent, and I will never pretend that all writers are created equal. Some people are just blessed by the gods of words and to read their work is almost a holy act. These writers are a gift and what they do can't be taught to you by anyone. Natural talent is like that, you either have it or you don't.
What can be taught, however, are the principles, techniques and methodologies that are useful and often necessary for drafting a book. The first of which is a detailed plot from which you can confidently begin to draft, with the knowledge that you have a solid, fleshed out book idea. I've created a Free Workbook to help you do exactly that. By the end of which you will:
Have a clear and specific book idea
Have a detailed plot that defines your book's genre, scope, POV, main and sub plots, characters and their planned development
Know WHY you're writing this book
If this sounds like something you're interested in that you know will help you to take your book idea closer to being a tangible, complete book- the you should sign up for this Free Workbook. The system detailed is the same one I used to plot and write my first novel, which was Longlisted for the Dinaane Debut Fiction Award. I'm not promising the sun and the moon, but I believe you will get immense value out of it and more importantly, I believe it will help you get closer to achieving one of your goals- to write a book. You may not fully believe it as yet, but you have everything it takes to be an author. What you need now is just some guidance on what to do first and what to focus on to keep you on track. I really think this workbook will be beneficial to you and I can't wait to see how it helps you grow as a writer. Get started by signing up.
Perhaps this is not for you, but you know someone who might benefit from it- please share it with them. Or make your life easier and just share it with everybody and let them decide. Either way, all shares are highly appreciated.
Sending you my best,
Noni
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