First Draft in 30 Days by Karen S. Wiesner available at Amazon.com or a local bookstore is well worth the investment. I have read this book and I currently use it as a reference.
This is what I like about it:
- Provides worksheets
- Worksheets help me set goals
- Helps me build a story by focusing on the overview and progressing towards the finer details
- The Website KarenWiesner.com provides supplemental materials to the book
I am still working on writing a novel but I have used the knowledge gained from this book to write some short stories. I did this to become familiar with the guidance of the book.
Anyway, I have found this book useful and I wanted to put in a good word for it for any wannabe writers, like myself, that need some help on putting a good story together.
Lawrence Roth is Web Developer who owns and maintains 
Funny you should mention that, Lawrence. I have been debating over purchasing this very book for a few weeks now, because I am wanting to buy a book that will help guide me to get my novel started and finished. Your positive review will definitely tip the scale towards this book. Thanks a lot!
Glad I could help out. It is a good book. I would recommend it to anyone who is wanting to write a book. It helps with goal setting and getting things done.