How I did it: I started with a really broad premise and then during October I read Chris Baty's book _No Plot No Problem_ and came up with a very sketchy outline. I also used yWriter software to create empty scenes that I filled in during November. yWriter was like a roadmap once I'd created the scenes. All I had to do was write them up. It wasn't always easy, but it was a ton of fun. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started with National Novel Writing Month then took other classes and also went to M.F.A. school. None of that is necessary, but it was all really helpful for me. I hadn't understood the components and structure of a book. School helped me with that. Read how I did it…
How I did it: This may sound strange, but I consulted an astrologer who helped me decide when the time was right and which school to attend once I had narrowed the options. Read how I did it…