Book Review: No Plot, No Problem! by Chris Baty

No Plot, No Problem!

by Chris Baty

Blurb: You've always wanted to write, but . . . just haven't gotten around to it. No Plot? No Problem! is the kick in the pants you've been waiting for.

Let Chris Baty, founder of the rockin' literary marathon National Novel Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo), guide you through four exciting weeks of hard-core noveling. Baty's pep talks and essential survival strategies cover the initial momentum and energy of Week One, the critical "plot flashes" of Week Two, the "Can I quit now?" impulses of Week Three, and the champagne and roar of the crowd during Week Four. Whether you're a first-time novelist who just can't seem to get pen to paper or a results-oriented writer seeking a creative on-ramp into the world of publishing, this is the adventure for you.

So what are you waiting for? The No Plot? approach worked for the thousands of people who've signed up for NaNoWriMo, and it can work for you! Let No Plot? No Problem! help you get fired up and on the right track.

I thought, since it's November and NaNoWriMo, I'd try something a little different this month for my book review. So here is my first ever non-fiction book review on this blog. (It certainly took me long enough, didn't it?) And in honor of NaNoWriMo, it's a book all about exactly that.

What It's About: This is a week by week look at NaNoWriMo that is bluntly honest and hilarious. It covers all the challenges you might face and gives you encouragement on how to get through it. It's a great thing to read at the beginning of each week to see what might be coming.

Why You Should Read It: Everyone who decides to do NaNoWriMo should read this book. It will help you more than you can imagine and remind you that you aren't alone in the feelings you have. Just, go get it right now. Then read it.

My Rating: 4 stars

Have you read this book? What NaNoWriMo encouragement do you like? Tell me in the comments.

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