How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method

Advanced Fiction Writing, Book 1

By: Randy Ingermanson

Narrated by: James L. Rubart

A magical key to unlock your creative wizard

Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written? You've heard of "outlining", but that sounds too rigid for you. You've heard of "organic writing", but that seems a bit squishy to you.

Take a look at the wildly popular Snowflake Method - a battle-tested series of 10 steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story. All around the world, novelists are using the Snowflake Method right now to ignite their imaginations and get their first drafts down on paper.

In this book, you'll follow the story of a fictitious novelist as she learns to tap into the amazing power of the Snowflake Method. Almost magically, she finds her story growing from a simple idea into a deep and powerful novel. And she finds her novel changing her - turning her into a stronger, more courageous person.

Zany, over the top, and just plain fun

How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method is a "business parable" - a how-to guide written in story form. It's zany. It's over the top. It's just plain fun. Most important, it's effective, because it shows you, rather than telling you.

You'll learn by example how to grow your story idea into a sizzling first draft.

You'll discover:

• How to define your "target audience" the right way, so you know exactly how your ideal listeners think and feel. Forget what the experts tell you about "demographics."
• How to create a dynamite selling tool that will instantly tell people whether they'll love your story or hate it. And you want them to either love it or hate it.
• How to get inside the skin of every one of your characters - even your villain. Especially your villain.
• How to find a deep, emotively powerful theme for your story. Do you know the one best point in your novel to unveil your theme - when your listener is most eager to hear it?
• Why backtracking is good, even essential.

©2014 Randall Ingermanson (P)2017 Randall Ingermanson

loved it.

stick with it. seemed silly, but ended up brilliant. highly recommend this for writers struggling with their stories.

Worth a listen to help start your novel

Great advice. The fairytale characters are a bit tiresome. Be prepared for that. Over all good stuff.

Finally a Great Method

The Snowflake Method and intertwing story really broke my writer's block. It is so exciting for me to finally have found a writing method that I can relate to.

The performance kept my attention the whole time. I highly recommend this audio book. 5 Stars!

Very helpful!!

I found that I’ve been using parts of all the styles mentioned. I loved the statement, “Use any or all”. The freedom to decide what works best for you, the individual writer is some of the best advice ever.

Excellent resource and great narration

Randy knows writing and teaches in a way that is easy to understand. Jim is a fabulous narrator. This is a gem. If you're a writer, you need this book.