I feel compelled to recommend 2YN: The Two-Year Novel Course, Year One, by Lazette Gifford to anyone who has even considered writing a novel. I haven’t yet read the book, but I did take the class on which the book is based. In fact, I’m taking it again for my next novel.
The first year covers:
- Writing Basics: Ideas, Genres, Themes, Conflict and more
- Character development
- Worldbuilding
- Outlining
- Writing, including what to do when you get stuck
Having gone through the process, and I can tell you that it works. Pick up a copy now. It is currently available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started right away. What are you waiting for?