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Columbus Press
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Jul 10, 2024
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Novel Matrix: The Complete Novel Writing Guide

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Spoiler: There's no secret code for writing a bestselling novel.

But there are fundamental principles of story structure that will make your novel work.

Once you understand these fundamentals, writing a novel transforms from a chaotic, enigmatic roller coaster into a succinct and sensible process.

Whether you're a new writer or you've written several manuscripts, if you're not yet achieving what you'd like to achieve with your writing-The Novel Matrix is for you. Hundreds of authors just like you have used this remarkable system to begin and improve their novel writing.

The Novel Matrix relates plot, characters, conflict, and setting together in a way that no other craft book has done. Written in simple, nonacademic language, this is the honest, elegant solution for long-form storytelling you've been waiting for.

As one writing student put it, "The Novel Matrix makes novel-writing scandalously simple." Don't start another project without it.

The Novel Matrix includes printable worksheets to help you visualize your plot, characters, and conflicts. These tools will fundamentally transform your novel planning and writing process.

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BrandColumbus Press
Pub dateJul 10, 2024
ISBN-101960230085
ISBN-139781960230089
Paperback266.0 pages
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions8.5 × 0.56 × 5.5 in
Weight1 lb
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