A guided workbook by writing instructor Sue Viders that walks a first-time novelist through genre, theme, character and plot using exercises and brainstorming worksheets. It is built on Levenger's Circa disc-binding system, so pages can be added, removed and rearranged, and larger discs let you fold in extra material. The conversational tone makes it a structured starting point rather than a reference manual. It suits beginners who want prompts and worksheets; experienced writers will find the plotting and character work basic compared with deeper craft books.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 19 ratings. Buyers respond to the structured exercises and the flexible Circa format, which lets them build the workbook into their own planning system.
Writing a Novel is a Circa workbook by writing instructor Sue Viders. It is a step-by-step guide for writers who want to start a novel. The tone is informal and conversational, like a master class with the instructor.
The workbook uses exercises and brainstorming worksheets to help with choosing a genre, developing a theme, building characters and plotting a story. It is aimed at the novice writer. Viders draws on over 40 years of teaching and helping aspiring writers.
The workbook uses the Circa discbound system. Pages can be added and rearranged, and accessories and larger-size discs can be used with it. A Circa punch can secure loose sheets such as magazine clippings and computer printouts. The author recommends filling it in with a pencil and a good eraser.
