Doing the Work is Enough: A Practical, Encouraging Guide to Help Turn Your Story Idea into a Finished Novel

by F.C. Shultz

"This fill a perfect spot on my writing bookshelf." —Tim DeMoss

Something like 80% of people say they want to write a book, but less than 1% ever do. The goal of this short, pocket-sized book is to offer a practical, encouraging guide to turn your story idea into a published book.

Topics include how to:

· Make Your Characters Memorable from Chapter One
· Write the First Draft of a Novel without Giving Up
· Set Writing Goals You Can Actually Achieve
· Define Success as an Author

This new edition includes world-building advice from a best-selling author (still can't believe he emailed me back), a step-by-step breakdown of the Hero’s Journey framework (with examples), the exact 8-step process I use to write and publish a novel, and a glossary of terms every author needs to know.

So, keep this book in your bag, read a chapter when you have a minute or need a boost of encouragement, mark it up, share it with your friends, write your stories, and have fun doing the work.

166 pages, Paperback

First published May 5, 2020

Reviews

[Nathaniel Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thinking of writing a book? Or just thinking about trying something new? This book has good, simple tips for you. Yes, it's obviously more about writing but I think you could apply some of the advice to starting a podcast or some other project too!

[Tim DeMoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, in the good way - a better word might be concise. Just exactly the right thing for an evening read to helpfully remind me of writing things (and introduce new things).

Not a comprehensive HOW TO EVERYTHING book, but it’s not trying to be (and he says so in the intro). This fills a perfect spot on my writing bookshelf.