Review: Do you dream of being a writer?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2012
There's more to writing than just pushing keys on a computer in a certain special order.  There's overcoming fear and writing consistently.  There's revising and editing.  And then there's the important question of finding readers--building a platform.  All that seemed a real mystery to me until I discovered Jeff Goins.Jeff played around with "wanting to write" for years.  Then about a year ago, he changed his approach.  He got intentional about what he was doing.  Within a few months, his blog traffic skyrocketed.  He was named one of the ten best writing blogs of 2011.  He got a book deal with a publisher without pitching it.  They came to him.As he did all this, Jeff compiled the lessons he learned, and now he's sharing those lessons.  You Are A Writer is a concise blend of creative inspiration, encouragement, and practical tips and advice.  From giving you permission to "be" a writer to providing sample emails to help you network without feeling like a sleaze, Jeff shares his steps and mistakes.This book is a practical roadmap to taking writing seriously.  If you've ever had a dream of being a writer, but didn't know how to start or where to turn...here is your answer.