The brainchild of experienced authors and entrepreneurs Mary Weber and C. J. Redwine, this step-by-step guide will help aspiring novelists grow their projects from the seed of an idea into a polished manuscript. It contains proven tools drawn from multiple schools of productivity and writing thought to help writers stay motivated through each phase of the writing process--even after that initial burst of excitement and momentum is replaced by the daunting reality of all the work that lies ahead. Weber and Redwine combine these tools with the holistic approach of a book coach to provide the structure writers need to successfully finish a project while producing their best work, in a healthy and sustainable fashion. Through the daily use of this journal, they'll learn how to turn the bigger picture into actionable milestones and deadlines, making a process that can often feel overwhelming more accessible and achievable. The journal is filled throughout with:

• Progress trackers
• Craft exercises on idea development, outlining, writing fundamentals, and self-editing
• Inspirational quotes
• Self-care suggestions
• In-depth training on creating queries, proposals, and pitch materials
• Pro tips
• and more