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This is it! It's finally time to start that story you know you have inside you. But where do you begin? Whether it's a novel, script or even a non-fiction book, this is your ultimate guide to prepping a major writing project even if you're an outline-allergic discovery writer. From research and character development to story bible organization and prepping your life for the creative challenges ahead, this guide is full of simple, actionable steps you can take right now to make the drafting process easier even if you prefer to "pants" your way to the end. And if you are a plotter, you'll find an overview on common story structures and character arcs to give you a roadmap for the narrative journey ahead.

There's a long, hard campaign between now and when you type The End. But don't despair! With the right plan of attack, you'll be ready to fight your way through whatever this story throws at you and see this through to victory.

So strap in. Rally the troops. And get set to do this thing because it's time to Make Ready to Write!

Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction author best known for fantastically funny fairy tales, surprisingly sweet slapstick and unrelentingly upbeat writing advice. With over two dozen plays for everyone from pre-schoolers and up, she's been honored to have her work performed in schools and theatres around the world.A consummate cheerleader for writers at every experience level, Hillary teaches a variety of workshops and writing classes on everything from storycraft to marketing and beyond. For more information about her books, plays, and blogs or for the schedule of upcoming events and workshops, visit HillaryDePiano.com.