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What: Craft a draft of your work into a novel, memoir, screenplay in a month’s time.

Who: Anyone who has written a draft of a novel, memoir, or screenplay and is now ready to craft the project into a coherent piece worthy of publication.

Why: The first draft of any writing project is considered the generative phase. The muse is often responsible for much of the generative phase. The writer acts as a conduit and allows the inspiration to come through onto the page. The generative phase is all about getting the words on the page.

At the end of the generative phase, a writer is often faced with a manuscript full of holes and missteps, confusion and chaos. This is part of the process in that editing in the generative phase risks stifling the muse, which often results in stagnation.

When a writer completes the generative phase the real work begins—crafting the words into a coherent story. This is where National Plot Writing Month comes into play.

Many writers, when left with pages and pages of words, are often at a loss as to how to take their writing to the next level. Rather than shove the words about on the page, join the Plot Whisperer as she takes you through the process of crafting what you have into a viable story.

When: National Plot Writing Month begins December 1st. Visit: plotwhisperer.blogspot.com/ daily throughout December for step-by-step guidance to prepare your manuscript for draft two.

Hope you'll join us.......

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  1. sapheyerblu
    Plot Whisperer,
    Just wanted to let you know that I've posted on 2 of my blogs about the upcoming event. Hope you get a few new readers out of the deal. I've also added your site, and newsletter to my blogrolls. Can't wait to get my first issue of the newsletter.
  2. plotwhisperer
    Beginning week two.

    Site meter off the charts last, yet few or no comments.

    At least I know writers are following by how long they stay once they're there.
    Come join the fun.
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