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Writers flock to National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) each November because it provides a procrastination-busting deadline. But only a fraction of the participants meet their goal. Denise Jaden was part of that fraction, writing first drafts of two subsequently published novels in that tight time frame. In Fast Fiction, she shows other writers how to do what she did, step-by-step, writer to writer. To ensure success, her program begins a month before the month of drafting. During this prep period writers think through plot, theme, characters, setting, etc. Then Jaden provides day-by-day coaching for the thirty-day drafting period. After writers “race to the finish,” they are not left high and dry. Jaden's “After the Draft” revision tips allow writers to determine if a draft is not just workable but compelling, so that they don't waste months or years developing it. Her camaraderie and skill allow Jaden to both instruct and inspire.
is that writers can successfully complete a first draft of a novel within the thirty-day timeframe of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) by following a structured, pre-planned approach.** The author, Denise Jaden, a published novelist who has successfully completed NaNoWriMo, guides aspiring writers through a comprehensive program. This program begins a month prior to the drafting period, focusing on essential pre-writing steps such as plot, theme, character, and setting development. It then provides day-by-day coaching during the thirty-day drafting period, concluding with revision tips to ensure the draft is not only workable but compelling.
This book is presented as a practical, writer-to-writer guide for those aiming to complete a novel draft within NaNoWriMo. Its approach emphasizes structured preparation and consistent daily effort, offering a clear roadmap for aspiring novelists. The inclusion of revision strategies suggests a focus on producing not just a completed draft, but a foundation for a compelling story.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
2014-01-15
Publisher:
New World Library
ISBN-10:
1608682552
ISBN-13:
9781608682553
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