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The Memoir Project – A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text For Writing & Life by Marion Roach-Smith
Our Summary Rational and literary at the same time, this slim tome is an extremely helpful exploration of how to turn life into memoir — without boring the pants off the reader. What I learned From It A memoir is an illustration of a truth, a single facet of a life rather than a life…
Read MoreWriting for Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias
Our Summary It delves into the psychology of the reader and techniques to create emotional scenes within your storytelling, including in dialogue. What I Learned From It This author’s way of teaching the craft really chimes with me. It’s quite an expensive book but worth it in my opinion. For me, this book takes me…
Read MoreThe INFJ Writer by Lauren Sapala
Our Summary Writing (and living) advice for people whose brains don’t work well with logic, plotting etc. Another perspective! (The letters refer to Myers-Briggs type personality indicators, which aren’t flawless, but broadly if you tend to be led more by feelings and intuitive reasoning, this might work for you). What I Learned From It I’d…
Read MoreIntuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin
Our Summary Everything you could possibly need to know to get your manuscript to submission or self-publishing standards. What I Learned From It This book is gold dust. Made me think objectively about everything I’ve been doing or hope to do. Vagabond Heart
Read MoreSave the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody
Our Summary Great for understanding genre, theme, 3 act structure. Very well explained. Lots of examples of story beats from popular books. Even looks at pitches and loglines. What I Learned From It I found the famous beat sheet really helpful in deciding when to do what in my novel. The biggest thing for me…
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Read MoreDancing Fools and All That Jazz
Author: Becky Fleetwood Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction Blurb: What do a dentist, librarian, nanny and dinner lady have in common? Their love and dance and Clarissa’s dance group. Now they are heading for the finals of the Expression amateur dance competition in Paris. But the ladies are carrying more baggage than just their costumes. Can…
Read MoreMastering the Art of Book Marketing and Promotion: Insights from Bestselling Authors
In the competitive world of publishing, writing a remarkable book is just the beginning. To stand out from the crowd and achieve success, authors must also master the art of book marketing and promotion. Publishers rarely invest in this aspect of an author’s work to the extent they once did, so it is important that…
Read MoreDemystifying Royalties and Advances in Book Publishing: A Comprehensive Guide for Authors
The world of book publishing is very exciting but it also can seem bewildering for its many intricacies. Among these are the concepts of royalties and advances. Aspiring authors often raise numerous questions in an attempt to understand these mechanisms. What is the difference between an advance and a royalty? How do they work? What…
Read MoreThe Crucial Role of an Editor in the Publishing Process: Insights from Bestselling Authors
Most authors spend a long time writing their manuscript and, as you know, generally authors work alone. That solitude disappears as soon as your work is taken up by a publisher because the publishing process is a collaboration. Designers, publicists and marketing experts will work together behind the scenes to position your book. But the…
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