Write Now! How to Write That Novel--Today

by Francine Saint Marie

"TRUST YOURSELF...THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FAIL HERE IS IF YOU WON'T WRITE...ALL ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS ARE ACHIEVEMENTS UNTO THEMSELVES...AND, IF YOU CAN HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE, DESCRIBE THE DREAM YOU HAD LAST NIGHT, SHARE A CHILDHOOD MEMORY, OR DISCUSS WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU AT WORK TODAY, THEN, BELIEVE ME, YOU CAN WRITE."Whether you're a published author finding yourself at a standstill with a new manuscript, a first-time novelist grappling with your debut, or a lover of literature who wants to gain some insight into what it takes to write a good book, this motivational tutorial will help keep the juices flowing and demystify the creative process at the same time. "Saint Marie has a reassuring and gentle voice, and 'WRITE NOW!' is a must-have for anyone with writer's block, self-doubts, or even just a healthy intellectual curiosity." --Editor, BD Books---------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE Marie's debut novel "The Secret Keeping" is currently a Kindle Store Bestseller and was a 2006 LAMBDA Notable Book, a 2007 Goldie Award finalist for best dramatic fiction, a 2007 semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and a 2007 IPPY Award Bronze medalist. Her trilogy "The Secret Trilogy" is an Amazon Bestseller, a Kindle Store Bestseller and was nominated for the 2009 Ferro/Grumley literary prize in fiction. She is also the author of the Kindle bestselling shorts collection "Girl Trouble" and has just released a memoir. A writer and fine artist, she was born, educated, and resides in New York.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2009

About the author

Published in 2006 by the renowned women's press Spinsters Ink, Francine Saint Marie's debut novel "The Secret Keeping" was a LAMBDA Notable Book, a Goldie Award finalist, a semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award and an IPPY Bronze medalist. Her popular three-novel LGBT series "The Secret Trilogy" containing her acclaimed debut was nominated for the prestigious Ferro/Grumley literary prize in fiction. She is also the recent recipient of the Green Book Award which honors works of literature that bring greater public awareness to issues concerning the environment. A writer and artist living in New York, Saint Marie's newest novel for young adults "Persuasion" is now available in digital editions at Barnes and Noble and elsewhere. Contact: FifthColumnPress[at]gmail.com

Reviews

[Jerry Walch · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, Write Now isn’t a book but more like an article one would expect to find in a magazine like Poets and Writers, Writer’s Digest or Writing Magazine. Francine Saint Marie packed these 34 pages with solid advice that every aspiring writer needs to know. For me, it was a trip down memory lane because most of the things she talks about in this “BOOK” are all things that I had to learn through trial and error when the urge to write overpowered me way back in the 1970s. of course we didn’t have e-books and web publishing back then, all we had was traditional publishing. Today, the aspiring author has so many more options when it comes to breaking into “print,”
I found this little book an enjoyable read.

[Cheryl Corbin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, solid, no-nonsense advice to get you back on track. The information she providesis nothing new, bit a good refresher to authors.

"As you're already aware by now, writing is a craft, a discipline, and you've probably also heard that you should undertake to do it everyday. I'm not going to contradict this because it is essentially the truth—the more you write, the better you become at it. But, for some writers, even the most prolific ones, writing on a daily basis can prove to be a daunting task. And, since writing is such a solitary activity, there's no one else on earth that can make us do it. Here are a few useful tools and some simple tricks that I rely on to keep myself focused and motivated everyday."

Saint Marie, Francine (2009-05-15). WRITE NOW! How To Write That Novel--Today (Kindle Locations 58-59). FifthColumnBooks.com Discount eBooks. Kindle Edition. "

Saint Marie, Francine (2009-05-15). WRITE NOW! How To Write That Novel--Today (Kindle Locations 55-58). FifthColumnBooks.com Discount eBooks. Kindle Edition.

[Rose · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a free kindle book I perused when browsing writing books. For the price, it's a short, matter of fact guide designed to help people get started writing on a novel, but I'll admit it doesn't really go beyond basic, common-sense tips. I think it's helpful for those who want just general, point blank advice on getting started, but it really doesn't delve much into some of the aspects of an MS or the writing process to help flesh out a story, so I can't say it worked for me.

[Shantea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reminders

This book is like a motivational poster, it reminds you to tell the story, in your own voice, and fix the parts that aren't good. There's a bit more to it than that, but it's more of a reminder to learn, write, take notes, write, and edit thoroughly. Very short, very concise.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quirky and amusing. Great characterisation. Farfetched perhaps but compelling.

[Cheryl]

Had a less than positive feeling about a guide where the description is in all caps but it is free right now. Serves me right if it isn't worth my time.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this free kindle book. It was full of friendly advice for would be authors. I noticed there are several books with the same title.

[Jue · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great short little book.
Very motivational. I jotted down a few useful points made in the book to keep my brain and inspirations focused !

[Melanie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book completely useless. There was nothing in here that I didn't know already, no new insight. If I could give it less than one star I would.

[Tami Winbush · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm proud to say that this book helped me get myself started again. She gave great tips and it was wonderful advice and things that I wanted to actually write down and print out.

[James Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good cheerleader

This will give you the push you need to get started and encourage your diligence to write effectively
Good job writing this book