Susan May Warren - How to Write a Brilliant Novel

How to Write a Brilliant Novel

Written by RITA-Award Winning, Bests-Selling Novelist.

SUSAN MAY

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How To Write a Brilliant Novel . Copyright 2015 by Susan May Warren. Manufactured in the United States of America. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. Reviewers may quote brief passages to be printed in a magazine or newspaper.

Published by My Book Therapy, a division of Susan May Warren Fiction, LLC, 20 Wild Plum Dr., Grand Marais, MN 55604. (218)387-2853. First Edition.

ISBN: 978-0-9910114-8-3

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Excerpt taken from Happily Ever After . Copyright (c) 2003 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpt taken from Flee the Night . Copyright (c) 2005 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpt taken from Escape to Morning . Copyright (c) 2005 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpt taken from Reclaiming Nick . Copyright (c) 2006 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpt taken from Taming Rafe . Copyright (c) 2007 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Excerpt taken from Finding Stephanie . Copyright (c) 2008 by Susan May Warren. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.

Susan May Warrens teaching:

If word of mouth sells, Susie May Warren will be swamped. Since working with her Ive told author friends non-stop about Book Therapy. Passionate. Funny. And knock-down-drag-out brilliant at launching my writing to another stratosphere. ~ Jim Rubart , best-selling, Christy-award wining author of Rooms

I have taken other fiction writing workshops before, but Susan's acronyms and explanations made it click this time. Susan covered the basics (and then some) in a fun and engaging way. And I can apply this knowledge to my project immediately. I'm confident I can write my novel now without overlooking any aspect of plot, characters or scenes. ~ M. C. Scott ( http://www.michelecscott.com/ )

Susan May Warrens class is an incredible experience which I would definitely suggest to any unpublished writers looking to get published or for beginning authors wanted to learn how to write a novel. ~ C. Fontenelle

Learning the craft of writing occurs at many different levels. Susan holds the hand of the beginning writer, explains the craft, helps him/her visualize the craft in movies and books, and most importantly, points it out in the writing of the participant. ~ R. Schmeckpeper

Susan May Warrens instruction through hands on writing sessions allowed me to learn and apply at my own pace. Practical and Inspiring teaching to feed the writers pen and soul. ~ Michelle Lim , Agented author and ACFW Genesis winner

What can feel like an overwhelming endeavor became a step by step process that helps a seat-of-the pantser like me stay on track. ~ Kimberly Buckner , 2014 Maggie award winner

What people are saying about My Book Therapy/Learn How To Write a Novel

A quirky, fun, practical guide from a writer who knows what shes doing. ~ James Scott Bell, bestselling author of Write Great Fiction: Plot & Structure.

Writing my novel was like traveling in a foreign land without a map. Id see beautiful things and meet great people, but never get to my destination. Now I have the map I need. Learning the craft of structure was extremely important for me, freeing precious time to spend on character development and storyworld. ~ Julie Matuska

About Advanced Fiction Writing:

If youre intending to write a best-selling novel, I can think of no better place to start than with Susan May Warrens Advanced Fiction Writing . This is a book for those who need to dig into the techniques of writing -- not just hear the happy-talk, big-picture stuff that is so often heard at conferences. If you really want to get into the nuts and bolts of writing strong fiction, then this is for you. Clear, practical advice from an award-winning novelist. Chip MacGregor , Literary Agent, MacGregor Literary

"I am quite possibly one of MBT's biggest proponents ever because of how its impacted my writing journey. The retreats are fabulous, so I'd highly encourage premium members to take advantage of their retreat discount and attend. The learning combined with sooo many laughs is worth every penny and minute. I hugely depend on the MBT website. I can't tell you how many times I've searched the site for articles to help with this or that aspect of my story. I'm not always able to attend every pep talk due to my schedule, so I love that after the fact, I still have access to them. I read the flash blog every day. Also, I've worked through every MBT workbook--Inside Out, Deep & Wide, Kiss & Tell--and am pretty sure I will never write another book without the MBT Book Buddy! It's so much help in getting to know your characters and developing your plot." ~ Melissa Tagg , Multi-published author

"I am an MBT Premium member, and I wouldnt give it up for anything. In September, an editor requested a proposal for a romance. Never thought about writing a romance. I immediately went to the MBT Locker Room and researched the Library for articles on writing romances. In August I started out with an idea. The library and the MBT Kiss and Tell workbook provided the help I needed, and in December I wrote The End and sent it off. I also utilize the webinars and Peptalks by Susie and Rachel. Mini-conferences every month!" ~ Pat Trainum , Multi-published author

Write the novel youve always wanted to write!

Award-winning authors Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck have taken their My Book Therapy techniques and compiled them into one comprehensive book for the first-time novelist. From step by step instruction to top-secret tips, they help the aspiring novelist discover, create, and publish the novel hidden inside them.

About the Author :

Susan May Warren

S usan May Warren is the Christy, RITA and Carol award-winning author of over forty-five novels with Tyndale, Barbour, Steeple Hill and Summerside Press. A prolific novelist with over 1 million books sold, Susan has written contemporary and historical romances, romantic-suspense, thrillers, rom-com and Christmas novellas. She loves to help people launch their writing careers and is the founder of www.MyBookTherapy.com (http://www.LearnHowtoWriteaNovel.com/) a writing website that helps authors get published and stay published.

Shes also the author of the popular writing method, The Story Equation. Find excerpts and reviews of her novels at www.susanmaywarren.com

Dedication:

For your glory, Lord

To everyone who has ever attended one of my classes, encouraged me, and suggested I write a bookthis is for you.

To the My Book Therapy Voices for their encouragement and questions. You make me a better writer and teacher.

To Steve Laube for walking me through the world of self-publishing! You rock.