Review: Great Advice for the New and Seasoned Writer
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 16, 2012
New writer or one that's been around awhile can always use a little help and guidance from those that have traveled the beaten and the road less traveled. Their experiences can help you avoid pitfalls and unnecessary detours. That is what you will find in the book Write Good or Die.First realize that this is not just a book by one author. this is actually a collection of articles, blog posts, and comments from other experienced writers gathered and edited by author Scott Nicholson. I have to say that this kind of book usually turns me off, but I'm glad I didn't realize what it was before I got it because each person who contributes to the overall work gives such amazing insight and lessons from different perspectives. This is actually more valuable than if it had just been written by one person. (No offense, Mr. Nicholson :) )You'll find in this book advice on publishing, writing discipline, research, the first novel, choosing names, pitching the book, and self-promotion. And these are just a few of the topics. All topics can easily be applied to any writer though some topics you might skim over once and come back at a later when they are more applicable.Another cool feature is that all proceeds go to Literacy, Inc. which encourages reading among teens. This means a lot to me because I have two teenagers who have to be forced to read and it saddens me. I have always been an avid reader. The cost is only $.99. Trust me, you'll get way more than that out of the book and the funds help teenagers find the joy and excitement in reading.If you want to write, this is another book you have to have as a resource.Note: This book was purchased with my own funds.