This writer's block-busting workbook guides authors through planning and plotting a novel before writing it from the initial idea generation and brainstorming through character, setting, and story development. Full of helpful lists, plot maps, character Q&As, field trips, writing exercises, inspiring quotes, and plenty of space to write and outline, Ready, Set, Novel provides ample inspiration and guidance to first-time novelists and more seasoned scribes alike.

Go behind closed doors and discover the secret lives of some of the most devoted pet owners, whether they re feeding their dogs home-cooked meals or leaving Animal Planet on all day to keep their pets company.
As a round-the-clock animal nanny, Lindsey Grant shared a bed with countless dogs, cooked custom meals for exotic birds, broke up brawls between animals and spouses alike, weathered end-of-life care for beloved companions, and catered to the often obscure needs of her chargesand the bizarre demands of their owners. She offers a hilarious inside look at the pet care industry and the...