NaNoWriMo Inspirations will help you through your 30-day novel writing adventure. David Farland, best selling author and acclaimed writing instructor, packs years of experience and wisdom into each short, daily tip. Need a quick refresher on elements of a good plot? On day 3 you’ll read about plotting a story, including The Inciting Incident, The First Try/Fail Cycle, The Second Try/Fail Cycle, The Climax, and The Denouement. Characters feeling a little stale? Days 9 and 10 will show you what you REALLY need to know about creating characters. You’ll need more than just writing advice to get through the November frenzy. Near the middle of your month-long journey to write a book, Day 17’s chapter is on Dealing With Mental Exhaustion. Day 21 is all about defining yourself as a writer. Grab a copy of NaNoWriMo Inspirations, and start your daily writing practice off with a quick tip from David Farland. — "Aside from being a talented writer, David Farland is an excellent writing teacher. Hearing him teach live and reading his written advice has helped me focus many of my own thoughts about the writing process. Those who would like to learn more about the craft of writing would be wise to pay attention."

• Brandon Mull, author of the New York Times bestselling Fablehaven series. — Chapters in the book: Day 1: Be Your Own Inspiration Day 2: Staying Motivated Day 3: Plotting a Story Day 4: Thinking About Your Setting Day 5: Brainstorming vs. Plotting Day 6: Five Strategies for Getting Started Day 7: Work Toward Your Inciting Incident Day 8: It’s Complicated Day 9: Creating Characters, What You Really Need, Part 1 Day 10: Creating Characters, What You Really Need, Part 2 Day 11: Finding Your Character’s Voice Day 12: When Does a Scene End? Day 13: Taking it Up a Notch Day 14: Finding the Theme in Your Novel Day 15: Problem Middles Day 16: Sagging Middles Day 17: Dealing with Mental Exhaustion Day 18: Recognizing Your Own Talent Day 19: God is in the Details Day 20: The Devil is in the Details Day 21: Defining Yourself as a Writer Day 22: What is Your Story About? Day 23: Payoff Day 24: Luck Versus Persistence Day 25: Creating Powerful Scenes Day 26: Deep Transport Day 27: Less is More Day 28: Ending Your Story Well Day 29: Payoff Day 30: Read it and Weep! Day 31: Giving Up Why People Read for Entertainment