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is there a how to guide for writing a book?

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jasonmarshall | 3 years, 2 months ago view on twitter
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If you're looking to write fiction, and you are the type of person who enjoys a well-structured sequence of steps that provides a way to get things done, then you may find the "Snowflake Method" of novel writing useful:

http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/art/snowflake.php

It's a ten step process that starts from very atomic pieces and builds up from there in complexity...until you have an entire novel (hopefully). It's likely not a great fit for everyone, but for the right personality type it could be very useful.

If you happen to use a Mac, there's even a piece of writing software called StoryMill (from Mariner Software) which allows you to follow the Snowflake Method (among many other things). It can be found at:

http://www.marinersoftware.com/sitepage.php?page=127

It costs $45, although it has appeared in bundle deals before (i.e. MacHeist), so keep your eyes open. (If you're not using a Mac, then kindly disregard this last segment.)

Good luck!

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charlesp | 3 years, 2 months ago view on twitter
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There are dozens (if not hundreds) of how-to books on writing. Some of the good ones on my shelf (depending on your style) are: On Writing by Stephen King, Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg, No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Baty, First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Wiesner, Characters & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card, Bird by Bird by Anne Lammot.
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seshankrishnan | 3 years, 2 months ago view on twitter
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Please go through the link given below. I think you can carry on from there.
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http://www.isabelwolff.com/guide.html

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