Normally I include my thoughts with a rating, but I read this book prior to joining LT. All I remember is it's not a total waste of money, but not the best buy either. ( )

Interesting. I don’t know if a good novel must follow the outline that Marshall gives. I’m also leary of writing books with charts, but this book did give me quite a bit to think of in regard to structuring a novel. I like the idea of plotting out a novel in advance. The novel I’ve been half-heartedly working on has a scene that I like but I don’t know how it fits into the story, because I don’t know the story. ( )

I found this book to be completely and utterly useless. I wouldn't even burn it to prevent hypothermia for fear that the smoke would somehow damage my brain. The entire premise is that the plan basically gives you a framework into which you can stick common cliches, and this somehow turns into a completed novel. The mere idea of a book like this offends me. As if there aren't enough bad writers out there, Marshall seems determined to crank out hundreds more. ( )

A helpful tool for making use of the text. Check out the text, though, first, in order to decide if this style of planning is for you. If it is, the workbook will help you put it into ACTION! ( )

Some great ideas for getting your novel noticed, written by someone who obviously knows how to do just that! ( )