The Extreme Novelist, Kathryn Johnson
The Extreme Novelist, Kathryn Johnson
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The Extreme Novelist
The No-Time-to-Write Method for Drafting Your Novel

Author: Kathryn Johnson

Narrator: Veleka Gray

Unabridged: 5 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/28/2020


Synopsis

Are you ready to become an Extreme Novelist?Can’t find the time, energy, or self-confidence to get your novel written? Have life’s distractions and demands stopped you from completing the book of your heart? You’re not alone. Every year, through no fault of their own, intelligent, dedicated writers just like you feel this same frustration and fall short of their dreams of becoming successful novelists. Because they haven’t yet learned the secrets that every pro knows.The Extreme Novelist’s time-tested methods gently inspire and guide the writer to complete a rough draft of a novel in just two months. Originally, these techniques were developed for a popular course by the same name, taught by the author at The Writer’s Center in Washington, DC. By mastering the simple methods introduced in this book, writers of any genre will commit to an aggressive writing schedule, gain confidence in their fiction skills, and double or even triple their weekly word count. They’ll learn how to deal with real-life issues such as time management, establishing a truly productive writing environment, and getting a book written despite distractions (e.g., the dreaded day job). Discover the satisfaction of living the life you’ve always dreamed of—as a confident, successful novelist. Become an Extreme Novelist.Bio: Kathryn Johnson, professional writing coach, motivational speaker, and author of over forty published books has shared her insights on the craft of fiction with other writers across the U.S. for over twenty years. Her lectures at The Smithsonian Institute, Library of Congress, and for regional writers’ conferences have inspired and empowered writers from novice to experienced.

About Kathryn Johnson

Kathryn Johnson covered the civil rights movement on assignment from The Associated Press from the early sit-ins through the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Born and bred in a segregated South, Johnson had not sought the civil rights beat, but ultimately covered some of the great stories of that era, including integration of the universities of Alabama and Georgia. She was at the march from Selma and was the only reporter in the King home from the time he was assassinated until he was buried.

Born in Columbus, Georgia in 1926, she attended all-female Agnes Scott College and went to work for AP in 1947 as a clerk-typist. It was not until 1959 that she got her first reporting assignment, which she held until leaving the organization in 1978. Among other assignments, she covered the wives of the American POWs, held in Hanoi during the Vietnam War, and their return from captivity to the United States beginning in 1973. She also reported on the court-martial of Lt. William Calley in 1971, who was charged with the murder of Vietnamese civilians at My Lai. She worked later for US News and World Report and for CNN.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lynette on June 14, 2015

The Extreme Novelist. What I learned. First of all Kathryn you know your trade. Like the painter with the brush, layers, till the dedicated painter - like the writer, finally gets it! All through the book I agreed with everything Kathryn pointed out to the student. Every day, write and write, like ev......more

Goodreads review by Randall on May 03, 2020

This is a very short book - 138 pages - which contains a few key ideas about how to write a novel. The first idea is very straightforward, almost common-sense. Basically, you need to rearrange your life to create 90 minutes per day, 6 days per week, which are dedicated to writing a DRAFT of your nov......more

Goodreads review by Susan on November 02, 2020

This short but packed-with-tips book is a must if you are trying to start or finish a writing project. It is full of new and easy to understand techniques for crafting a story and finishing it. Also, the audio version is great - really fun to listen to while out walking or folding laundry. Very ins......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 22, 2020

Just what I needed to get back into writing mode. Simple approach but effective, joined with tactical tips.......more

Goodreads review by Kate on June 13, 2015

I've read lots of books whose stated aim is to help the reader understand and maybe even improve the skills necessary when one aspires to write, to BE a writer. None really grabbed me like this one. The difference? The author lays out a plan for the beginning or advanced writer who needs a kick in th......more