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I have something to share with you today—something I’ve very excited to be able to give you as a free gift.

The Read Better, Write Better Novel Study Workbook for Aspiring Novelists

There are many rules of good writing, but the best way to find them is to be a good reader. ~Stephen Ambrose

Most people believe they have at least one good story in them, but only a small fraction have the ability and determination to actually sit down and write that story.

One of the first steps in learning how to write a novel is to exercise awareness. Until you know how successful books are written, it’s virtually impossible to write one yourself.

By helping you evaluate novels as you read, this 30-page workbook will improve your understanding of what makes them bestsellers—or mediocre shelf-fillers.

The eBook includes:

• a printable novel study template
• a list of creative reading activities
• an example workbook
• an interactive glossary with links to online resources

If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write. ~Stephen King, On Writing

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A Great NaNoWriMo Resource

Are you entering National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this November?

If so, you have two weeks left to prepare for the enormous task of writing a 50,000 word draft of a novel in just 30 days.

Print off your copy of the Read Better, Write Better workbook today. If you deconstruct a novel or two before the end of the October,  you’ll increase your chances of writing a worthy NaNoWriMo manuscript—that is, one you’ll want to continue to work with even after the contest is over.

I do hope you enjoy your monthly newsletter and complimentary eBook, and that you’ll find them useful in helping you reach your writing goals.