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Liked It “An interesting concept. I like that it dispels all of the concerns you may have about actually attempting to write a novel in 30 days. Chris Baty has a fun sense of humor that makes this "learn how to write a novel in 30 days" book seem more like fiction rather than a teaching book.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An interesting concept. I like that it dispels all of the concerns you may have about actually attempting to write a novel in 30 days. Chris Baty has a fun sense of humor that makes this "learn how to write a novel in 30 days" book seem more like fiction rather than a teaching book.”
erikaleigh wrote this review Monday, November 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this book every november for Nano! An invaluable guide to the month of reckless abandon!”
Matt P wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The ultimate guide to making the best out of the NaNoWriMo madness, by the one who started it all. Screamingly funny throughout, it is perhaps the most irreverent (and enjoyable) writercraft manual out there. Ready, steady, write!”
Morarwen wrote this review Monday, October 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The perfect how-to book to get you through the wild insanity known as NaNoWriMo. But not just that--you can use this book for any month-long contest. That's what I liked most about it. Baty is an enthusiastic, get-off-your-rear-and-write cheerleader, dispensing wisdom by the gallon in a funny, open way. It's a perfect light read, and makes NaNoWriMo seem not just doable--it makes you itch for November! Highly recommended.”
Ms. Julianne von Heresy III--I am back like a tack who tracks knickknacks!!!!! wrote this review Friday, October 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“For anyone attempting NaNoWriMo for the first time, I highly recommend this book. Baty is a funny guy, and is both honest and encouraging to the reader. ”
Bryan M wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I really enjoyed what I read through the first part of the book. Very qucik read very entertaining as well if I recall correctly. I actually had to stop (yes I listened when it said don't read ahead of your weeks! lol) when I got to the first week since I wasn't ready to take that leap yet and had to return the book to the library... so when I'm ready to take the 30 day plunge I will definitely be scooping this book up again and continuing on through the end. It sounds like an awesome/exciting process... Looking forward to it sometime soon... ”
Debbie G wrote this review Thursday, September 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I've stopped reading, because the book told me to. I get to continue when I start planning my horribly bad novel for NaNoWriMo (http://www.nanowrimo.org).
Lee B wrote this review Wednesday, September 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Although a lot of the book is common-sense and over-the-top encouragement, as the official NaNoWriMo book I expected as much. Fun, easy read for the daunting task ahead. What am I getting myself into? I must be nuts!”
“An OK writing book. NO PLOT? NO PROBLEM! focuses on getting you through the process (like a little cheerleader!), not helping you with style, which I found disappointing. Although it took me TWO YEARS to write my novel (not the promised one month), it really helped me psychologically.”
Aubrey G wrote this review Friday, August 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good primer before NaNoWrimo.”
Linda D. wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was a fun book to read, since I'm thinking about taking part in NaNoWriMo this year. It seems like a fair amount of the book is "pep talk," which is a good thing when one is thinking about taking on the project of writing a novel draft in a month! I also enjoyed reading the advice, especially from previous NaNoWriMo participants.”
Lesley L wrote this review Wednesday, May 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
