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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “A must-have for writers with helpful editing tips. I took plenty of notes. This is a must read.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “This book agrees with advice received in several other books on writing, so while not filled with profound advice in itself, it is nice to know that many industry insiders agree on major aspects of writing. It is also always good to get a different writer's perspective on these aspect, for they...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Words and writing, thoughts and ideas what a cauldron of magic is stirred up by the writings of mankind. This book explains how publishers and agents use any little excuse to reject a manuscript, but it also helps us become aware of ways to improve our writing. Whether or not we are ever published we have more opportunities to express our ideas than at anytime in history. Being capable of expressing them clearly and in a creative and entertaining way is its own reward, and will go a long way to helping us find a publisher that just might give us a chance. Write on!”
Stan W wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book describes ways and hints to "stay out of the rejection pile" of editors when writing a novel. The book itself is written like a novel in a way, making it much more enjoyable. Now that I have read it and applied the author's advice to my own books, I feel much better about my books and I am hesitating on wether actually sending them to an editor or not, because I feel like this book has helped me do all the editing I possibly can! I recommend this book to anyone who has or wants to write a book, because the advice the author gives can apply to absolutely everyone from the best writer to the worse one. Seriously.”
JULIETTE R wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“excellent insights and good advice. ”
Marcia S wrote this review Sunday, November 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A writer's must read!”
Sue Sunshine wrote this review Thursday, September 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book agrees with advice received in several other books on writing, so while not filled with profound advice in itself, it is nice to know that many industry insiders agree on major aspects of writing. It is also always good to get a different writer's perspective on these aspect, for they inevitably add some new facet or subtle shift in how to look at your work. However, the examples provided in every chapter are so obvious and extreme as to be worthless for instruction. Writers who make such ghastly mistakes probably aren't reading about writing to begin with, and those who would be reading this book wouldn't be making such ghastly mistakes. Writers who posses some skills and seek to continue developing require more subtlety. Otherwise, maybe I know what I'm doing well enough already or it's all a crap shoot anyway!”
T.R.M. wrote this review Monday, September 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very in depth and invaluable, also very depressing in it's assessment of the reality of the publishing business.”
Jacob Casey wrote this review Wednesday, June 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Even though I have read this book I plan on reading it again.”
Lindsey wrote this review Wednesday, May 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“kind of technical, but great for writers! ”
Kelly N wrote this review Wednesday, April 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“A must-have for writers with helpful editing tips. I took plenty of notes. This is a must read.”
Kristen H wrote this review Wednesday, August 27 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
