Put your pen to paper and achieve your dream of authorship with this novel-writing handbook to support each stage of your efforts! Designed by Chronicle Books to complement National Novel Writing Month, which inspires imagination and dedication each November, this paperback journal offers creative prompts that lead you through the journey of planning, producing, and polishing your own literary work. From establishing your characters and conflicts to determining each detail of the setting and style, this paperback manual transforms the challenge of a 50,000-word work into fun-to-complete activities. Compiled by Lindsey Grant, Tavia Stewart-Streit, and “NaNoWriMo” founder, Chris Baty, this step-by-step guide also provides pragmatic tips on conquering writer’s block and creating a schedule, so that you can approach Chapter One with confidence and finish your chronicle in less than thirty days!