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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This sounds like a great tool. I’m doing NaNo next month and while I have finished a WriMo before that was some time ago and well, I was in a different phase of my life with a lot more freedom how I spent my time. Just want to say thank you for the awesome tool.
Hey Melissa, good to hear you’re taking part in NaNo this year. I won’t be starting a new manuscript or signing up officially, but I do want to use the hype to help me fully complete the first draft of my WIP. Enjoy the eBook!
This WriMo sounds interesting… can you tell me more about it? I don’t think we have such a thing in the UK! I’ll begin research…
Hi Ximena,
You can find out more about NaNoWriMo here: http://www.nanowrimo.org/
I think it’s a worldwide thing, so you could certainly enter!
Thanks Suzannah, now I have it in mind for the next one. I’m just learning…
I’m super excited to receive these newsletters and make use of the ebook. Thank you kindly.
And I’m excited that you’re excited to receive them!! 🙂 You’re very welcome!
This is a great topic for an ebook. I always tell students and clients that, besides writing, the best way to teach yourself to write is to read. Having a template to guide them would be very helpful–I will recommend it!
Thank you! I appreciate you spreading the word 🙂