How to Write Your Novel

This may be the first how-to book I'm reading on writing a novel, but HTWYN impressed me to the extent of buying extra copies and gifting my writer freinds. All 145 pages are filled with practical advice and insights into the craft. Every chapter went inside my mind like warm chicken soup - it literally wanted me to draft my story outline and start typing. The most striking thing about the book is the conversational tone Chittenden employs throughout the chapters. I have read how-to articles on the Net and fallen asleep in the middle or at least find it very difficult to understand what the heck the writer tries to tell me. But Chittenden has an excellent writing voice, simple enough for the wannabe writer, at the same time conveying the most confusing advice in an intelligent manner. The book is great for budding novelists or even as a gift to a writerly cousin/friend. Plainly speaking, GRAB THIS ONE!

I, as one who was struggling down the road of ignorance in trying to write, found this book a blessing. It is clear and personal. It leaves nothing for which to search and struggle.The answer to any question or problem is there. The instructionon putting your book together is so logical. Her examples arevery impressive. I learned so much. Thank you Meg Chittenden, for your encouragement and willingness to sharing your knowledge

"How to Write YOUR Novel" is a special how-to manual full of anecdotes and writing examples. Produced in Meg Chittenden's warm conversational style, this book makes the reader feel a sense of one-on-one teaching from a personal mentor. Like a tool kit full of encouragement and dawn-breaking gems, Meg's instruction is easily accessible to beginning writers; published authors will find subtle nuances to, and reminders of the craft involved in their work. Meg instructs and supports every step of the way with specifics, tactics and tricks that will have you surprised and delighted with how YOUR writing and YOU, the writer, are evolving. As a published author, I personally found "How to Write YOUR Novel" uplifting and reassuring, and I learned something new from every chapter. As a teacher of fiction writing technique, I highly recommend the book to writers at any stage of development. I also highly recommend reading Margaret Chittenden's novels -- you'll KNOW her philosophy and methods really work!

An excellent resource for any writer at any level, Meg Chittenden's voice rings loud and clear. Meg's book makes you want to write! Mary Chase Comstock author of Midsummer's Magic