How to Write Your First Novel
The Stress-Free Guide to Writing Fiction for Beginners

This is a decent writing book for those new to the craft, and especially for those who are a fan of Dean Wesley Smith's approach to writing. I've written a couple of novels myself, and I found that there were a couple of useful tips for me too, things I had never thought about for focused on. M. L. R......more

This is one of the better books I’ve read on getting started in writing. It is straight to the point and makes writing a novel feel more doable for someone that gets overwhelmed and stuck in the ware do I start phase. I found my way to Michael La Ronn from a Writer’s Digest virtual course in writer’......more

A book for first time authors and those struggling to begin. First of all I believe this book is outlined well and easy for new authors to navigate reference tools. There was not too many examples that steer away from what is important information. I personally would have most chapter and not section......more

This is definitely a solid craft book for beginners (aka those who have never ever written a novel). There were some pieces of advice that I disagreed with (i.e., his thoughts on fast-drafting and developmental edits), so I would suggest taking his word with a grain of salt. That said, he did offer......more

Wonderful book. Too the point and full of great tips! I am actually writing a first novel based on the concepts in the book.......more