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    WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)
    WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)
    WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)
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    WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)

    By Francine Saint Marie

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    An Amazon-Kindle Bestseller: "ALL ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS ARE ACHIEVEMENTS UNTO THEMSELVES"

    Whether you're a published author experiencing writer's block, a first-time novelist grappling with a debut, or a lover of literature who wants to gain insight into what it takes to write a good book, this inspiring tutorial will help keep the juices flowing, and demystify the creative process at the same time.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFifth Column Press
    Release dateAug 15, 2009
    ISBN9781452353579
    WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today)
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    Francine Saint Marie

    Francine Saint Marie's debut novel "The Secret Keeping" (book one of her trilogy) was a LAMBDA Notable Book, a Goldie Award finalist, a semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and an IPPY Award Bronze medalist. Her trilogy, "The Secret Trilogy" was nominated for the Ferro/Grumley literary prize in fiction. She is also the author of "Girl Trouble" a collection of thematic shorts, and "Write Now! How to Write That Novel--Today". A fine artist and writer, she was born, educated, and currently resides in the USA. Her novel "Persuasion" was released in September.Francine says: "Thank you TONS for purchasing, downloading, and reviewing my titles on this site--very much appreciated!"

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      WRITE NOW! (How To Write That Novel--Today) - Francine Saint Marie

      WRITE

      NOW!

      How To Write

      That Novel—

      Today

      by Francine Saint Marie

      A Fair Trade Publication

      by Fifth Column Press

      ~ Smashwords Edition ~

      Content & Cover © The Author -2009

      All Rights Reserved

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      "If you can hold a conversation with someone, describe the dream you had last night, share a childhood memory, or discuss what happened to you at work today, then, believe me,

      YOU CAN WRITE."

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      Trust yourself…the only way you can fail here is if you won’t write…all artistic endeavors are achievements unto themselves.

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      Praise for WRITE NOW!

      Capalynn says, "Such a great piece Francine, thank you. I have been trying for a couple of years to write a novel. I have the outline, and the ideas already. I have written a couple of chapters. My issue is that I seem to lack the time, and when I have the time, I lack the motivation. Not only that, but I have never really taken any creative writing courses, although I have a degree in literature. This has been inspiring for me to write this month. I

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