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Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel: Write Faster, Write Better, Be More Organized Kindle Edition

by Becky Clark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Want to speed up your writing process and complete a top-notch novel in only two months?

Do you stare at your computer screen, unable to make progress on your word count? Do you feel like all you do is spin your wheels when you sit down to write? Do you talk about your novel more than you work on it? Are you discouraged because of your slow progress? Does the idea of writing a novel seem impossible and daunting?

If you’ve thought any of this, then Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel might be exactly what you need. How?

• By showing you how to create a flexible outline you can live with, even if you hate outlines with an intensity usually reserved for walking into a spider web.
• By teaching you tips and tricks to speed up your writing each and every time you sit down to work on your novel.
• By helping you organize yourself and your writing space.
• By coaching you to devise your own unique, reliable system to get you from premise to THE END in eight short weeks, every single time.

Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel offers solid information in an entertaining, easy-to-digest form, leaving you confident and optimistic with new skills and ideas to make your writing dreams come true.

Career writers must produce completed novels at a dizzying speed, and you can learn the secret to joining their ranks, by adapting the Eight Weeks formula to suit your needs and lifestyle.

Don’t waste another minute! Learn veteran author Becky Clark’s tried-and-true techniques to become the confident, prolific writer you’ve always dreamed of. Buy Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel now!

I’ve read a LOT of books on craft. This book combines a complete structure with a lot of options on how to work around the typical roadblocks that pop up for most writers. ~ Kim Olgren
I’m in your debt! ~ TR Fischer
You offered a ton of information, and because of your humor, it all made sense to me. You’ve inspired me to get serious about my writing. ~ Seth Pooler
I always have this thought that there just isn’t any time, but really the problem is I have not actively chosen time for all my endeavors. I was surprised at how thorough and actionable the content was. LOTS of concrete steps are provided to help anyone find a plan that suits them. Extremely relatable and helpful. ~ Lindsay Maroney
Buy this book! It takes all the confusion out of writing a novel. Becky breaks down how to go about it from start to finish. ~ Norma Thomas

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I've read a LOT of books on craft. This book combines a complete structure with a lot of options on how to work around the typical roadblocks that pop up for most writers. ~ Kim Olgren

I'm in your debt! ~ TR Fischer

You offered a ton of information, and because of your humor, it all made sense to me. You've inspired me to get serious about my writing. ~ Seth Pooler

I always have this thought that there just isn't any time, but really the problem is I have not actively chosen time for all my endeavors. I was surprised at how thorough and actionable the content was. LOTS of concrete steps are provided to help anyone find a plan that suits them. Extremely relatable and helpful. ~ Lindsay Maroney

Buy this book! It takes all the confusion out of writing a novel. Becky breaks down how to go about it from start to finish. ~ NormaThomas

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B085BWJK1V
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3125 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1734689307

Best Sellers Rank: #56,925 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #10 in Fiction Writing Reference (Kindle Store)
- #12 in Writing Skill Reference (Kindle Store)
- #13 in Creativity Self-Help

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Becky Clark is the seventh of eight kids, which explains both her insatiable need for attention and her atrocious table manners. She likes to read funny books so it felt natural to write them too. She surrounds herself with quirky people and pets who end up as characters in her books. Her stout-hearted dog keeps her safe from menacing squirrels, leaves, and deer, but not plastic bags. Those things are terrifying.

Readers say her books are “fast and thoroughly entertaining” with “witty humor and tight writing” and “humor laced with engaging characters” so you should “grab a cocktail and enjoy the ride.” They also say “Warning: You will laugh out loud. I’m not kidding,” and “If you like Janet Evanovich, you will like Becky Clark.”

Becky won the 1st place "Best in Category" Mystery & Mayhem Award from the Chanticleer International Book Awards for Fiction Can Be Murder, book one in the Mystery Writer's Mystery series.

Visit www.BeckyClarkBooks.com for all kinds of fun. While you're there, be sure to subscribe to her "So Seldom It's Shameful" newsletter. You'll get a bunch of freebies, hear about new releases, get the chance to win fabulous prizes, find out about book promotions (hers and others), read interviews from new-to-you authors, and more. (As you might have gleaned from the title, she won't inundate your inbox, either.)

If you want to connect more often, join Becky's Book Buddies on Facebook ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/beckysbookbuddies/

Follow Becky Clark here on Amazon, on BookBub, and at Goodreads. If you enjoy her books, she’d swoon if you left a review. Yes, swoon.

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SM Stoner

Amazing Resource

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022

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Eight Weeks to a Complete Novel: Write Faster, Write Better, Be More Organized by Becky Clark is an effortless, educational, and fun read. The purpose of the book is to help aspiring and established writers streamline their process to improve productivity. Ms. Clark does this by providing guidance and examples from her own work. The writing process is covered from outline to publication. Ms. Clark has thoughtfully provided a list of other resources, which can also be found on her website BeckyClarkBooks.com. Other useful documents are also available on her website for readers to print. The fun part of reading this book comes from Ms. Clark’s humorous writing style, I found myself laughing quite a bit as I read this book. Even if you are just a fan, with no intention of ever trying to write a book, read this book for insight on how your favorite authors craft your favorite books.

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Debbie Lacey

Pretty Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022

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Finally, a "how to" that is at once entertaining and practical, providing a step by step guide with real life experience but in such a way that you actually enjoy it. I felt a little vindicated that the author's initial outlining is not unlike how I prepare to review cozy mysteries (outline key points and develop the synopsis - oversimplifying Becky's process but generally speaking). If/when I get serious about writing, this will be my primary reference on how-to. I highly recommend to any wannabe or newbie writers and even experienced writers who find themselves in a slump.

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MsRobinEgg

Time management tips for authors and everyone else!

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022

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Review I have read all of Ms Clark's novels and have no intention of writing one of my own, but this was a great read! The book was hilarious in spots (anyone else remember Garanimals?!) but full of useful information for time management. She is an outliner vs a 'pantser' (you know who you are!) and strongly recommends that to all writers. After describing the different types of outlines, the second half of the book is mostly about time management. I love that she emphasizes how important 'me time' is for work/life balance. And sleep! The tips and tricks in this book can work for anyone who needs to be more productive, but can't seem to find the time.

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Nani D

So helpful!

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022

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Becky's how to book does one thing that I LOVE that other how to books don't. She recognizes that everyone is different and what works for one will not for someone else. She uses humor, good examples and lots of suggestions to make the writing process fun and less stressful.
I am not a writer, but after reading this, I just might give it a try.

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A must read for anyone who aspires to write a book everyone wants to read.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022

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Becky Clark takes a potentially dry subject and breaks it down in an easy-to-follow format; injecting her unique brand of humor lightens up the valuable information and encourages the reader to become a writer. A must read for aspiring writers, no matter what genre.

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020

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Eight Weeks has two main thrusts - plotting/preparing to write and organising/planning your life to write. If you are a punster do not be afraid of the word planning. One thing I loved about this book was the author’s strong recommendation to plan your writing but her permission to go about it in a way that works for you. The sampling of plotting approaches might not be enough for you to become an expert but it does give you many options. You should find one or a mix of a few that work for you.

Organising your life to write is basically the recognition that all we have in life is time. The author has a step by step process for discovering how you use your time, and where you might make changes to devote more time to writing.

Whether you want to write a novel in 8 weeks is up to you but even if you can’t make that kind of commitment to writing, the planning techniques presented here will Help you devote more focused and better time to your writing project.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022

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This isn't a writing manual. It's more of a motivator for getting your life organized so you can be free to create.

A lot of common sense here. Nothing really new for someone who has been working from home for a while. BUT Becky's voice in this book is so peppy and friendly that I really came to adore this book.

I really liked it. A recommended quick read.

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Practical No-Nonsense Guide for Someone Who Really Wants to Write a Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2020

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I'm late to post my review because immediately after finishing this book, I turned back to page one and started reading it again, this time highlighting and taking lots of notes.

At some point in the first read-through I had an ah-ha moment where I realized that all my pain over writing was because I really didn't know what my book was about, who my characters were, anything. I was out there wandering in the wilderness. Then along came Becky Clark and suddenly I see that I'm not lazy or a procrastinator. I'm just disorganized! Which I never thought about because I am the Queen of Organization in the rest of my life.

What I love best about the book? It's written with a light, witty voice that makes me laugh out loud while thumping my head and saying "Why didn't someone tell me this earlier?"

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Charlotte Morganti

practical and entertaining at the same time - what's not to love?

Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2023

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Easy to read and chock full of great advice. Especially appreciate the humour throughout! Highly recommend for any writer who wants to improve productivity.

Caroline

Very practical advice

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2023

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I’ve given Becky 5 stars because this is a most practical book, and I’ve read many on writing. There is much good advice on techniques on structuring which make it so much easier, quicker and more enjoyable (for me anyway), and I feel I could now complete 2 if not 3 novels a year without exhausting myself. Kudos to Becky.

Dianne W

Excellent writing resource, chatty humorous style - highly recommended

Reviewed in Australia on July 16, 2020

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I really enjoyed this book. The author writes with knowledge and humour - she really knows her topic and she wants to share which is lovely. And her chatty style is easy and fun to read.

I would have liked slightly more on the eight week program - it just felt a little light on there although you get all the tools so I shouldn't complain - and I wanted to revisit the outline methods in the table of contents but it's hard to see at a glance what's there because the chapters are headed 'Outline Example I' etc rather than anything informative. Maybe this is deliberate so people can't check out the table of contents and steal ideas without buying the book but it is a little inconvenient for us bears of little brain who want to scan the list quickly to remind us of what we've read.

But these small things are very minor and this book is a great read and very helpful. I hope 'Aunt Becky' writes more about the writing process. If she writes it, I will be buying it.

Highly recommended.

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