Title: How I had Fun Writing 10 Novels in 13 Months: And How You Can Too Written By: Sarah Addison-Fox Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any Introduction: A friend recommended this book because it gave her a good pep talk and got her writing again. So I thought I would try it, too. I’m glad […]
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Book Review: You Are a Writer
Title: You Are a Writer (so start ACTING like one) Written By: Jeff Goins Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any Introduction: You are a writer. You just need to write. It’s time to kill the excuses and start writing. Time to become a writer again. Not a marketer or an entrepreneur. Not a blogger […]
Book Review: Characters and Viewpoint
(Affiliate link) Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card Vivid and memorable characters aren’t born: they have to be made This book is a set of tools: literary crowbars, chisels, mallets, pliers and tongs. Use them to pry, chip, yank and sift good characters out of the place where they live in your imagination. Award-winning author Orson […]
Book Review: 5 Steps to a Better Blurb
Title: 5 Steps to Better Blurbs Written By: Julie C. Gilbert Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any Introduction: If you have trouble with writing blurbs (and what author doesn’t?), you need to read this book. Faith BlumFaith Blum is a 20-something author of multiple books in various genres. She loves to write, read, play piano, […]
Book Review: Write Well
Title: Write Well Written By: Rachelle Rea Cobb Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any ages Introduction: If you are a writer who has problems with grammar, this is the perfect book for you. Rachelle has lots of great tips given in a funny way that entertains as well as teaches. Faith BlumFaith Blum is a […]
Book Review: How to Train Your Cat to Promote Your Book
Title: How to Train Your Cat to Promote Your Books Written By: Rayne Hall Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: 13 and up Warning: The author does write horror books, so some of the pictures in the book contain a plastic skull or covers from the author’s books. There is also a reference to witches. Introduction: […]
Book Review: Author’s Quick Guide to Editing
Title: Author’s Quick Guide to Editing Your Book Written By: Kristen Eckstein Genre: Editing helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any Introduction: When I started reading this book, I had just started one of my final edits for a novel and I picked up this one so I could hopefully find some tips. I’m glad I did, too. […]
5 Secrets to Story Structure: A Review
Introduction: Structured story plots have been a problem for me in the past, but I never knew what to do about it, so I just kept plugging along. Then I came across this book and will not have that problem any more (as long as I follow the tips I read about). Faith BlumFaith Blum […]
Book Review: 112 Christian Authors…
Title: 112 Christian Authors and Publishing Professionals Share Their Best Advice for Novelists Compiled By: C. J. Darlington Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: Any Christian Writer Introduction: If you write Christian books, even if you aren’t published yet, you need to read this book and keep it handy. I started reading it because my writing […]
Book Review: Outlining Your Novel
This is the first in a series of book reviews. On the third Friday of every month, I’m hoping to share a book review of the writing books I have read recently. We’re starting off with Outlining Your Novel by K.M. Weiland. Title: Outlining Your Novel Written By: K.M. Weiland Genre: Writing Helps/Non-fiction Recommended Ages: […]