I found Muscle=Up to be full of useful tips and information, even for a card-carrying "pantser" like myself. Love Love LOVE that Character Chart! Will be doing complete bios of all my characters in the very near future (something, as a Pantser, I haven't done yet!). All in all I think is a wonderful tool and could be very helpful to new and experienced authors alike." Author Aliya DalRae "Very good book. The book was well laid-out and easy to follow. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to other writers, especially new writers." Author Susan Finlay Susan Wingate's instructional manual, a nonfiction book on how-to-write the novel is based on Susan's popular novel-writing workshop of the same name. The workbook includes an overview on how to use the book and is chalk-ful of useful tools for the writer whether emerging or veteran. This writing manual will help you craft a novel in an organized and efficient manner. Susan has given this workshop at writers conferences, libraries and bookstores and she also takes the workshop "on the road" to private groups. You can learn more about Susan Wingate at www.susanwingate.com.