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Author: Evan Marshall The first thing that attracted me to this book is the blurb that said: “A 16-step program guaranteed to to take you from idea to completed mansucript.” What kind of writer wouldn’t want to be given that guarantee? Well, not that I believe that there really are any guarantees. As I read through the book, I was taken to the various steps of novel-writing. From planning to plotting, actual writing to revising - and then to marketing. |
I liked the fact the Evan Marshall was able to come up with a process that will help beginning writers to get going with their novels. And, at the same time, provide ‘veteran’ writers a way to analyse and reshape an ailing manuscript.
This book is certainly worth having on any aspiring novel writer’s bookshelf while going through the process.
Reader Comments:
I just read your latest newsletter and I wanted to add my two cents about Evan Marshall’s book, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing. This book is a must have for any writer in the early stages of novel development, or struggling with a stalled work in progress. As a creative writing workshop leader I have recommended this book to numerous students and each of them have had tremendous results.
Marshall also has a workbook that goes along with the book. Again, this tool is terrific. I am currently working my way through the workbook to develop my paranormal murder mystery. I cannot say enough about these two resources.
- from Corrie Ann Gray
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I have been a writer of short fiction from age 9 on. This book is a blueprint of how to take short fiction and expand it to novel length. I agree that this is a must for new writers, as well as the seasoned pro.
- from Mac
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