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"I hereby pledge my intent to write a 50,000-word novel in one month's time." -No Plot? No Problem!Chris Baty takes the concept of the bestseller The Artist's Way and revs it up with kick-ass attitude. Using week-specific overviews and survival tips, Baty shares his secrets for knocking out a novel in no time. This high-octane strategy is perfect for wordsmiths who can't wait for their temperamental muse to speak.

Chris Baty is a freelance writer and writing coach whose work has appeared in such publications as the Washington Post , the SF Weekly , and Lonely Planet guidebooks. He lives in Oakland, California.

Introduction

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SECTION ONE A Round - Trip Ticket to Novel - land: Gearing up for Your Writing Adventure!

Secret Weapons, Exuberant Imperfections, and the End of the ``One Day'' Novelist

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Time-Finding, News-Breaking, and a Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Loved Ones into Effective Agents of Guilt and Terror

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Noveling Nests, Magical Tools, and a Growing Stockpile of Delicious Incentives

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Cruising for Characters, Panning for Plots, and the First Exciting Glimpses of the Book Within

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SECTION TWO Write Here! Write Now! A Frantic, Fantastic Week-by-Week Overview to Bashing out Your Book

Week One: Trumpets Blaring, Angels Singing, and Triumph on the Wind

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Week Two: Storm Clouds, Plot Flashes, and the Return of Reality

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Week Three: Clearing Skies, Warmer Weather, and a Jetpack on Your Back

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Week Four: Champagne and the Roar of the Crowd

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I Wrote a Novel. Now What?

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Acknowledgments

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Index

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No Plot? No Problem!

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