Review: The Best Mantra for Writers
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 24, 2012
"If you write, you're a writer, so claim the title" has long been one of the mantras I'm intent on sharing with other writers, so, of course, I was immediately on board with the primary of message of Jeff Goins's empowering little book. The first half is absolutely stuffed full of sage and inspirational advice, most of it along the lines of helping writers figure out what they want, claim their dreams, and move forward in a positive way that puts the emphasis on what they *are* in control of, rather than what they're not. Staying sane and finding fulfillment in the writing life is all about maintaining the proper perspective, and Jeff offers plenty of solid tips toward that end.The second half of the book, geared toward submitting our work, was also sound, although it seemed a little out of place with the first half.