The One Week Writing Workshop: 7 Days to Spark, Boost or Revive Your Novel
by Karin AdamsPublish: Oct 17, 2024Advice & How ToGeneral NonfictionBusiness
Book Overview
You have a terrific idea for a novel but don’t know where to begin—you need a spark to get you started. Maybe you’re already in the throes of writing but are stuck, frustrated and desperate for the boost that will bring back the magic. Or maybe you’re mulling over that unfinished manuscript you left on the shelf years ago, but... you’re not sure how to revive your creative drive…
If you want to stop dreaming (or stewing) about your novel and get writing today, The One Week Writing Workshop has got your back! You’ll find:
• Real-world writing activities you’ll start using within minutes of opening the book
• A tried-and-tested 7-step method for starting your novel and seeing it through to the finish.
• Hands-on strategies for every step of the writing process, from generating ideas to revision
• Activities you can come back to again and again to bust past blocks, develop new story concepts and reconnect with the joy that got you writing in the first place
While other books on writing novels prepare you for writing, The One Week Writing Workshop comes along with you as you write. You’ll find tips and strategies from a published author and writing coach that launch you into writing and keep you motivated—including some out-of-the-box (and off-the-page!) ideas. You’re not only learning how to write a book step by step, you’re putting it into practice today.read more
For my part, lately I've been very intrigued by novels that have stories-within-stories. I'm working on something right now that weaves a few threads like this together, and I'm having fun with it - but 'm having to experiment to get the right balance and flow!
I am always deeply energized by the first spark of an idea for a new story. The series of "what ifs" that it leads to can be exhilarating. I also love those moments when the clock seems to disappear and your fingers are flying over the keyboard trying to keep up with your thoughts - it doesn't happen every day, but when it does it's a great feeling! (I guess I just name two favourite things...)
My intention in writing this book was to give writers METHOD, MOMENTUM and MOTIVATION as they write their novels. I'm curious which three words others would pick!
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BIOGRAPHY Since 2010, Karin Adams has been delivering inspiring writing workshops and classes based on her own practices to help fiction writers of all stripes succeed in their projects. She has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences and professional development events.
Karin Adams is the creator and author of T... he One Week Writing Workshop, a practical guide helping aspiring novelists to grow their ideas and complete their projects.
Her books for younger audiences include Lights! Curtains! Cows!, No TV? No Fair!, My Best Friend is a Viral Dancing Zombie, and Mermaid Warrior Squad. Her middle grade novel Frostbite Hotel was shortlisted for the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award and SYRCA’s Diamond Willow Award.read more
