Apex Start Writing Your Novel

Brand	Apex
Manufacturer	Apex
Model Number	5031366150264

NewNovelist is a website that helps people write their novels. It has a planning stage, where the user is given advice on the pacing of their story, the degree of suspense to maintain, and the amount of time they might use for each element of their story. The user is also given advice on the characters they should create, and the software prompts the user to develop them in as much detail as possible. The user is also given advice on the locations they should create, and the software prompts the user to build up background knowledge and to write more descriptively. The user is also given features extracts from a book by Jane Wenham-Jones, which includes advice on how to write a novel, how to develop characters, and how to create locations. The user is also required to have a PC with a Pentium II or equivalent CPU, 20MB of hard drive space, 64MB of memory, a graphics card with 800x600x16bit color graphics, and an audio card with 100% DirectX compatible sound. The user is also required to have a printer, and the user is required to have an internet connection.

Have you always wanted to write a book, but never known where to start? Whether you want to write the next best seller or just want to make more productive use of your spare time, then NewNovelist is for you!

Start Writing!

Start one novel today. Start a dozen. Develop one character or a thousand. The only limit is your imagination!

Hone Your Writing Skills

NewNovelist will guide you through the entire process of writing a novel, from the planning stage right through to completing your first draft. You will be given advice on the pace of your story; the degree of suspense to maintain, even the amount of time you might use for each element of your story.

Create a living, breathing world

NewNovelist encourages you to know your story before you begin writing. Create characters and the software will prompt you to develop them in as much detail as possible, meaning you can focus your creativity and energy on the storytelling. Flat, one-dimensional character is a thing of the past!
 Create locations so realistic that readers are transported into your world. The supplied questions help you build up background knowledge and encourage you to write more descriptively.

Features

• Plan and create your complete story, characters and events. 


• Collate all your ideas, and develop your novel methodically. 


• Tutorial you'll never be left with a blank screen. 


• Global Notes keep all your notes in one easily accessible place. 


• Resource Centre the best writers' resources on the Web. 


• Features extracts from Wannabe a Writer? A book by Writing Magazine's Jane Wenham-Jones.

System Requirements

• PC Operating System: Windows® Me / 2000 / XP / Vista 


• PC CPU Type and Speed: 450MHz Pentium® II or equivalent 


• Hard Drive Space (MB): 20MB 


• Memory: 64MB 


• Graphics: Any 800x600x16bit color graphics card 


• Audio: Any 100% DirectX compatible sound card 


• Printer: Required to print your story 


• Internet: Required for use with the Resource Centre