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At midnight tonight the train departs. Fifty thousand words. Thirty days. An unforgettable ride.

You've always wanted to write, but...just haven't gotten around to it. No Plot? No Problem! is the kick in the pants you've been waiting for.

Let Chris Baty, founder of the rockin' literary marathon National Novel Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo), guide you through four exciting weeks of hard-core noveling. Baty's pep talks and essential survival strategies cover the initial momentum and energy of Week One, the critical "plot flashes" of Week Two, the "Can I quit now?" impulses of Week Three, and the champagne and roar of the crowd during Week Four. Whether you're a first-time novelist who just can't seem to get pen to paper or a results-oriented writer seeking a creative on-ramp into the world of publishing, this is the adventure for you.

So what are you waiting for? The No Plot? approach worked for the thousands of people who've signed up for NaNoWriMo, and it can work for you! Let No Plot? No Problem! help you get fired up and on the right track.

The best way to read this book on DailyLit is to time your reading so that on November 1—the first day of NaNoWriMo—you will receive installment 32. For the second half of the book, which is designed to offer day-by-day encouragement, you should read one installment per day each day of the week. Voilá! Instant NaNoWriMo coach. Good luck!

Praise for No Plot? No Problem!

"Every November, tens of thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel. Baty, the brains behind this competition, has produced an uproariously funny motivational manifesto so readers can get a leg-up in his race or in the larger publishing game. The key is to lower your expectations "from 'best-seller' to 'would not make someone vomit,' " says Baty, who maintains that stress and a deadline are important parts of writing. Aimed at the nonserious, with an emphasis on summoning creativity and having a life-changing experience, this original approach will appeal to anyone up for a challenge."
— Library Journal

Extended Copyright Information

Copyright 2004 by Chris Baty.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

Previously published by Chronicle Books.

About the Author

Chris Baty is a freelance writer and writing coach whose work has appeared in such publications as The Washington Post, SF Weekly, and Lonely Planet guidebooks. He lives in Oakland, California. For more information on writing a novel in 30 days visit www.nanowrimo.org.

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NO PLOT? NO PROBLEM!
FOR MY PARENTS, who knew it was possible all along.
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo):
The best way to read this book on DailyLit is to time your reading so that on November 1—the first day of NaNoWriMo—you will receive installment 32. For the second half ...

Copyright

Copyright 2004 by Chris Baty.

All Rights Reserved.