Book description
Make Every Creative Moment Count
Franz Kafka was an insurance agent. William Faulkner was a
postmaster. Stephen King taught high school English, John Grisham was
an attorney, and Toni Morrison worked in publishing. Though romantic
fantasies of the writing life don't often include a day job, the fact
is that most writers have one.
If you find yourself among them, stealing moments late at night,
early in the morning, or on your lunch break to write, The
Nighttime Novelist is your guideÂ-on call any hour to help.
Divided into quick mini lessons to make the most of your precious
writing time, this book offers:
- Technique instruction that
breaks down the elements of the novelÂ-from crafting your
protagonist to successful plotting and pacing
- Hurdle
lessons that help you anticipate and overcome roadblocks, so you
can keep your productivity and your story on track
- Going
Deeper explorations that provide guidance on the more nuanced
aspects of storytelling, so you can take your work to the next
level
- Try It Out assignments and more than 25 interactive
worksheets that help you apply the lessons to your own
project
Whether you're just beginning your novel, wondering
how to navigate its middle, or bringing it to a close, you'll find the
instruction, exercises, and support you need to keep your story moving
forward every time you sit down to write.
