Agile Writer: Method is a practical explanation of what makes a great story and how to create a plan to write it. Smith breaks the novel down into 8 stages each composed of 30 pages. Each stage tells a specific part of the story. Then, he helps the writer create a plan to write 10 pages a week for 25 weeks until a first-draft novel of 250 pages is complete. Inside you'll find guidance on how to create * The Story Abstract - a one-page description of your story * The Hero Abstract - a one-page description of the main character * The Synopsis - an 8-page treatment of your story * The Agile Storyboard - an 8-stage breakdown of the novel Whether you're a first-time novelist or have a couple novels under your belt, you'll find Agile Writer: Novel will aid you in telling a great story.

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Greg Smith founded the Agile Writer Workshop in 2011 with the mission of finding a new approach to helping beginning writers complete a first-draft novel in 6 months. Greg created the "Agile Writer Method" based upon the writings of experts in mythology, screenwriting, psychology, and a little project management.\nGreg's seminars on the Agile Writer Method have delighted thousands of writers, scholars, and university students. During its 8-year tenure in Richmond, VA, the Agile Writer Workshop produced over 50 first-draft novels. That's about one new novel every two months. Also, over a dozen Agile Writers have been published. You could be next!\nAgile Writer: Method is a practical explanation of what makes a great story and how to create a plan to write it. Smith breaks the novel down into 8 stages, each composed of 30 pages.\nEach stage tells a specific part of the story. Then, he helps the write create a plan to write 10 pages a week for 25 weeks until a novel of 250 pages is complete.\nInside you'll find guidance on how to create: The Story Abstract: a one-page description of your story The Hero Abstract: a one-page description of the main character The Synopsis: an 8-page treatment of your story The Agile Storyboard: an 8-stage breakdown of the novelThis new second edition is updated with corrections and improved templates.

Agile Writer: Method: Write Your First Draft Novel in 6 Months

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