Review: A must read for up and coming writers
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
I have been a fan of Sean Platt's fiction ever since the first episode of Yesterday's Gone in 2011. His journey from his first blog Writer Dad to where he is today never ceases to amaze and inspire me as I work my way towards my own writing goals. I knew a little about the tough times before the success but it wasn't until reading this book that I finally realized how much effort and perseverance it really took to make the dream of being a writer come true.Sean has the talent needed for the job, but even then, making it happen wasn't easy. Writers tell you that all the time: it will take time. It will require sacrifices. Make sure you know you're getting into. But unless backed up with a story like this, those pieces of advice don't mean much. Which is why I think Writer Dad is a book every aspiring writer should read. This book will crush all of your unrealistic dreams of overnight success, but still manages to be inspiring in showing that with determination and the support of a loving family, you can go through very tough times and get back on your feet in the end.As other reviewers have said, Writer Dad is a love story as much as it is a story of a writer finding his calling. The way Sean's wife Cindy supported him in this journey is beyond beautiful. And Sean knows it, which I think is one of the things that make the book such a joy to read.If you are a fan of Sean Platt's fiction or working your way to becoming an author — or as in my case, both — don't skip this book.