Write Good or Die!
Scott Nicholson, editor
Haunted Computer Books
Nonfiction, Writing
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DESCRIPTION: A prolific published author, Scott Nicholson compiles articles from several writers, discussing everything from finishing a manuscript through proper
submission etiquette, self-promotion myths, today's rapidly-changing publishing world, and more.
(A Kindle exclusive title.)
REVIEW: While I admit I've never read any books by Nicholson (or the other contributors), I still recognized the ring of truth and experience in their words. With
many short articles on many subjects, it let itself well to my current schedule. (Between National Novel Writing Month writing blitzes and holiday projects, I don't have the
time to sit down to a long story.) A good chunk of articles devote themselves to aftercare, tackling problems of getting a publisher's (or agent's) attention, suggestions for
finding a reviewer, how e-books are changing the face of the industry (for the better, on the whole), and how to promote yourself without compromising writing time or the
bottom line. After the "about the authors" afterward are several teasers for contributors' novels, more than one of which intrigued me. (It also acted as an object lesson
highlighting points made in the book itself, about the benefits of cross-promotion.) A few minor formatting issues aside, it's a good and inspiring collection for any modern
writer (or would-be writer.)
It was also a free Kindle download. Free always helps... though, in this case, the content was good enough that I wouldn't have minded paying.
You might also enjoy:
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The Art of War for Writers (James Scott Bell, Writing - Strategies to win the war that is writing)
The Moonlighter's Guide to Online Writing for Immediate Income (Connie Brentford, Nonfiction - Write articles and other material for money)
Writing Tools (Roy Peter Clark, Writing - A "toolbox" of hints, tips, and ideas for writers of all kinds)
Write As Fast As You Think (Angie Dixon, Writing - Increase writing quality and quantity with the MindWriting method)
Write a F*$%ing Book Already - The Insider's Guide To Increasing Your Sales & Improving Your Career With A Book (Jim Kukral, Nonfiction - Why everyone, even you, needs to write a book to get ahead in work and life)
Writing the Breakout Novel (Donald Maass, Writing - How to make your next story your best story)
Fantasy - A Writer's Short Guide (Linda McNabb, YA? Writing - A basic course in writing fantasy)
Profit from the eBook Revolution (Bob Perry, Nonfiction - Learn how to publish and publicize for maximum profit)
Your First Novel (Ann Rittenberg and Laura Whitcomb, Writing - How to write, market, and sell a book)
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