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"I
was one of many aspiring writers who had grappled for years to complete
a manuscript without success. I'd start a book full of hope only to
lose my way a few weeks later and give up. My hard drive was full of
false starts and orphaned chapters. Then one afternoon I was browsing
through my local bookstore
and found The Marshall PlanŽ for Novel Writing. Now, not only have I
completed close to twenty novels, but I've also had two bestsellers for
my publisher! Thanks, Evan Marshall, I couldn't have done it without
you!"
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Dear Writer,
After many years of frustration, I finally figured out that the real secret to writing a novel is creating a solid, compelling plot -- or what many authors call "plotting." After writing and publishing my own books, I refined the process of plotting and wrote an international best-selling book on the topic that thousands of writers have used to successfully create their own novels. But many of my readers wanted something more -- something that would streamline the process of novel writing, while remaining true to the principles of plotting outlined in my book. That's why I teamed up with editorial agent and fellow literary consultant Martha Jewett to create The Marshall PlanŽ Novel Writing Software. After three years in development, users are raving about how The Marshall Plan Novel Writing Software helps them create their novels:
"Using
this software stimulates my imagination and creativity."
Here are just a few of the ways the Marshall Plan Novel Writing Software makes your writing life easier!
Best of all, with the click of a button, you automatically generate a complete template of your novel. It will contain the correct number of scenes, divided appropriately among your viewpoint characters, all in their proper order. Story points will be automatically positioned - from the crisis that precipitates your novel's primary action, to the story's major turning points, to the showdown, dark moment, climax, and denouement. Open your novel template in your favorite word processor and like magic you have a document ready to be developed into a complete manuscript! Take a quick video tour . . . Along with the video above, here are some additional screen shots and explanations in case you want to take more time to review what this software can do for you . . .
6. To further develop your story, click on the "Lead" tab. You will be guided through the process of deciding on aspects of this character's background and personality (the aspects shown in the screenshot are childhood, family, and education/vocation). Do the same for your other major characters by clicking the "Opposition," "Confidant," "Romantic Involvement," and "Other Characters" tabs (these screens not shown).
7. In some novels, for example, a mystery, the Opposition, or antagonist, is "invisible," or working behind the scenes to prevent your lead from reaching his or her goal. If your novel's genre requires an invisible opposition, simply uncheck the box at the top of the screen. The program will automatically adjust, removing the Opposition as a viewpoint character and substituting another suitable character.
8. You will also want to decide, based on your novel's genre and subgenre, whether your novel should have a romantic involvement, or romantic interest, for your lead. To remove the romantic involvement from your story, simply uncheck the box at the top of the screen. As with the opposition, the program automatically adjusts, substituting another suitable character. As you create your novel, you may decide to make changes to your story idea; genre; word length; characters, backgrounds, personalities, and names; and title. Feel free to try out different
ideas.
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To learn how to weave subplots into your novel, click on the "Subplots"
tab (not shown). Then click on the "Names" tab and find advice on
naming your characters, along with an international name directory of
more than 7,000 names, with their meanings. As you name each of your
characters, the program inserts all of these names where appropriate.
10. For advice on creating a title for your novel, click the "Title" tab, then enter your choice.
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The main Template screen is where you will develop the structure the
program has created. The central feature of the screen is the Template
Workspace, where you actually plot your story.
12. To develop a section, simply click on its node in the Sections Tree; then follow the prompts to each side of the Template Workspace. You will also find customized plotting advice in the "Plot Tips" sidebar to the right of the screen - for example, directions on plotting the beginning of your novel, creating "Surprises" or turning points, or structuring the novel's climactic scenes.
13. The "Template Workspace" helps
you For example, when you need to decide which character to feature in a section, you will be given a list to choose from (now shown). On the "Sections" page you will have learned how to plot Action and Reaction sections. The Template Workspace helps you easily switch back and forth from one format to the other (not shown). When appropriate, the Template Workspace will carry over appropriate information from previous sections, further automating the plotting process so that you are free to create your story.
14. As you plot a section, you may need to remind yourself of the decisions you've made about a character's background and personality. Simply click on the "Character Profile" sidebar and you will find a handy summary to work from. As you work, you will also probably want to jot notes and reminders about your sections. Simply click on the "Notes" sidebar, record your thoughts, and continue. All of your work is automatically saved.
15. The purpose of this program, of course, is to create a template for a novel. Click on the "Manuscript View" tab to watch your template develop. You can print out your template at any time.
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Once your template is completed, simply click File/ Save as Word File
to save it as a file for your word processing program.
17. You will undoubtedly create your template over numerous sessions at the computer. It's easy to save your template in progress. To open it later, simply click on "Open a Template" and all of your saved templates appear.
Are you ready to make your dream
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My
name is Evan Marshall. I've published eight successful novels with more
under contract. Chances are you and I share a lot in common. Ever since
my teens, I wanted to be a published novelist. But for years my dream
eluded me. I just couldn't get that first novel started. I had an idea
but didn't know where to go next . . . 
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BONUS #1: Marshall Plan for Success as a Novelist ($25 value) This 88-page guide is packed with time-saving ideas and tips for increasing your chances of getting published and making money as a career novelist. Here are a few topics I cover:
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BONUS #2: The Marshall PlanŽ Novel Writing Software comes ready use. When you purchase, you can download it immediately, even if it's 2:00 a.m.. And it takes just minutes to install. You could be writing your novel in less than 20 minutes from right now!
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P.S. . . . Whatever you decide to do today, remember that your novel won't get written unless you take action. All the tools in the world will not help you unless you are committed in your mind to get that first novel under your belt. The Marshall Plan community is here to help you! Hope we can talk soon . . .
Best of luck . . . .
