Writing the American novel in 30 days or less

Friday, October 25, 2002

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Chris Baty doesn't want you to write the Great American Novel. He's not even asking for the Halfway Good American Novel. Go ahead, write a book so bad it's criminal. Just make it at least 50,000 words long, and in language of your choice.

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