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Fast fiction, a guide to outlining and writing a first-draft novel in thirty days, Denise Jaden

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Fast fiction, a guide to outlining and writing a first-draft novel in thirty days, Denise Jaden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fast fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

852223692

Responsibility statement

Denise Jaden

Sub title

a guide to outlining and writing a first-draft novel in thirty days

Summary

"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 insure success, her program begins a month before the month of drafting. This prep period is when plot, theme, characters, setting, etc. are thought through. Then Jaden provides day-by-day coaching for the 30-day drafting period. After reader / writers "race to the finish, " they are not left high and dry. Jaden's "After the Draft" revision tips allow readers to determine if a draft is not just workable but compelling, so that they don't waste months or years in development. Her camaraderie and skill allow Jaden to both instruct and inspire"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Machine generated contents note: TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Introduction -- Phase One: Before The Draft -- 1. Setup -- 30 Days Prior To Drafting -- 2. The Story Idea -- 3. Plot and the Three-Act Structure -- 4. Theme -- 5. Setting -- 6. Symbols, Images, and Icons -- 7. The Characters -- 8. List of Scenes -- 9. Story Plan -- 10. How to Write a Fast Draft -- 11. Checkpoints -- Phase Two: During The Draft -- Days 1-7: Launching In -- Days 8-14: A New Direction -- Days 15-21: Deepen The Plot -- Days 21-30: Race To The Finish -- The Basic Plan (Cheat Sheet) -- Phase Three: After The Draft -- Revision Notes -- Glossary -- Additional Resources -- Acknowledgements & Bio

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