Works by
Chris Baty
(Writer)

Non-fiction

• The No Plot? No Problem! Novel-Writing Kit (2006)
  Aspiring novelists don't need an MFA in creative writing, a book agent, an airtight plot, or a winsome cast of characters to get a novel written they don't even need to know what they're doing. All that's needed is a little determination and this high-octane kit to kick motivation into overdrive and inspire users to produce a 50,000-word book in an exhilarating, invigorating month long Noveling Adventure.
  Includes:

  • 48-page booklet

  • 31 Daily Noveling Briefs recommended allowances of writing advice and activities for every day of the noveling month

  • Guided, month long, displayable log for keeping track of progress

  • Motivational materials, pep-talking letters, and commitment

  • The Mighty Badge of the Triumphant Wordsmith

• No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days (2004)
  Chris Baty, motivator extraordinaire and instigator of a wildly successful writing revolution, spells out the secrets of writing—and finishing—a novel. Every fall, thousands of people sign up for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which Baty founded, determined to (a) write that novel or (b) finish that novel in—kid you not—30 days. Now Baty puts pen to paper himself to share the secrets of success. With week-specific overviews, pep "talks," and essential survival tips for today's word warriors, this results-oriented, quick-fix strategy is perfect for people who want to nurture their inner artist and then hit print! Anecdotes and success stories from NaNoWriMo winners will inspire writers from the heralding you-can-do-it trumpet blasts of day one to the champagne toasts of day thirty. Whether it's a resource for those taking part in the official NaNo WriMo event, or a stand-alone handbook for writing to come, No Plot? No Problem! is the ultimate guide for would-be writers (or those with writer's block) to cultivate their creative selves.

Travel

• Lonely Planet Chicago, 4th edition (2006) by Chris Baty and Karla Zimmerman
  Boldly rising from the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the center of American innovation - birthplace of the skyscraper, house music, deep-dish pizza and the Ferris wheel. The urban hub of America's heartland, the city exudes friendliness, creativity, hospitality and straight-talking humor. Our smart, stylish guide will help you discover Chicago your way. 
  (This is an old edition.  For more recent editions, click here to search Amazon for Lonely Planet Chicago.)

  • Explore the City - whether surveying Art Institute impressionism, ogling Loop architecture, hanging out in Millennium Park or knocking back beers in Bucktown, our local authors inspire you to explore

  • Have Fun - tested tips for finding free music festivals, hot dogs or haute cuisine, sandy lakeshore beaches or great seats at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field

  • Go All Night - at avant-garde theaters, stylish West Loop galleries, sultry nightclubs or on a well-worn bar stool with 10 of your new best friends

  • Hit the Road - expanded itineraries spotlight the best of the Great Plains, from breweries and bratwurst in Milwaukee to sand dunes and old Victorians on Michigan's Gold Coast

• Lonely Planet Central Europe, 5th edition (2003) by Andrew Bender, Chris Baty, Neal Bedford, Susie Ashworth, and Yvonne Byron
  (This is an old edition.  For more recent editions, click here to search Amazon for Lonely Planet Central Europe.)