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Software reviews: The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing Template Generator, by Evan Marshall and Martha Jewett

got stumped, the tips provided by Marshall helped get me rolling again. No doubt, I had the advantage of having studied Marshall's books, but writers otherwise familiar with the concepts of writing fiction should be able to effectively use the software, as well.

My first application for the software was with a story in its early development, but the templates should be useful throughout the novel-writing process. For example, I'm currently putting the finishing touches on a manuscript with five viewpoint characters, by far the most complicated writing project I've attempted. To help make sure it is also my best writing, I plan to use a separate template for each of the viewpoint characters, making sure each of their story lines is beefed up to its potential.

I suspect that all fiction writers experience writer's block from time to time. I've found that when I'm floundering with a story, it helps to step back and attack it from a different angle. With that in mind, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing Template Generator is likely to prove an effective remedy for writer's block. Any fiction writer struggling with a story idea, plot structure, character development, or whatever, ought to give this program a try.

In a five-star system, I would rate Marshall's template generator four stars. I didn't rank it higher because I would have preferred the program to have more flexibility, such as in adding or deleting the writing sections to fit the unique needs of a story. Besides, even with a great product, there's room for improvement.

Bottom line, The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing Template Generator should prove useful throughout the process of writing fiction.

More information about the software is available at http://www.marshall-plan.com/.

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