A Must Read for Any Writer
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Whether you are a published writer or want to become a published writer, you need to read this book. There are literally hundreds and hundreds of ways to promote, publicize, announce, advertise and get your name out to thousands if not millions of people. The ideas listed are simple, easy to understand, well researched and simply fun to complete. I was surprised at how many mistakes I made with my marketing campaign in the beginning. There are so many simple, no-brainer ideas that I could have been doing that would have helped me to market my book better. Not only are there ideas that help to raise the sales and production of your book at your marketing launch, but there are ways to help keep it going. The reason I gave it four stars instead of five was because several of the ideas in the book are for businesses or large companies who have huge amounts of money to use for marketing, massive amounts of time to travel, and can participate in events that the individual can not. However, there are still many, many great tips for the self-published author. If you want to market your book effectively read this one!

-Christian Fobian, Author of Why Christ?
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Fantastic book, a lot to think about both about life and about writing. I think it is worth reading for most anyone, but if you are a writer it is especially worth the time.
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Donald Miller's book is great for writers and readers alike. As an aspiring writer, I found his insight very helpful. Not only do his writings refer to writing better stories on paper but he also talks about how he wrote a better story for himself and how you can too. Follow Don on his character transformation journey as he edits his life for the big screen and ends up editing his life for real. And we learn with him what makes a story and a life meaningful. As a Christian, I found Don's writings of life as a story and God as the author of all of our stories and lives refreshing. I am sure that you will be moved as I was by his book.
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Well written communication is of upmost importance when dealing with others in business and in our daily lives.  This book offers many tips and techniques on becoming better communicators and writers.  It covers many areas, including writer's block, style,  content, tools of the trade, personal and professional writing skills and getting your work published.  It is packed full of helpful information taken from the author's  own teaching and writing experiences. It's a very readable book, showing that Jan Yagerwrites as she advises us to.  I was particularly interested in her chapter on writer's block, where Jan Yager debunks several myths that keep writers from writing. It is then followed up by several solutions in the form of exercises.  This book is a must read for those interested in improving our  writing skills.*
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Outstanding book!  Would highly recommend it to any serious writer.
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I would recommend this book to any writer. I am interested in writing a book. After reading this book, I believe I can do it. It was easy to read. I enjoyed all of her examples and I  reread it often. I plan to begin writing a book of my own soon.
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Writing is known to be a solitary effort, and in general those who strive to succeed at it must rely on their own inspiration and discipline as they sit in front of the keyboard every day. But with Write Starts on your desk, you won't feel like you're completely on your own. That's because author Hal Zina Bennett is uniquely gifted at showing up at a writer's elbow, like an old friend dropping by for a cup of coffee. He has the warm, wise, and familiar voice of someone who knows you well--and in a way, he does. With his decades of experience as an author himself (he's published more than thirty books), and also as a writing coach and editor (he's been behind the scenes on hundreds of books, many by authors you know well), he knows what it's like when inspiration and discipline waver. He also has plenty of techniques, tools, and tricks that get the words flowing once again, and renew your confidence in your ability to put something of value on the page.

Write Starts is an invaluable aid for any writer who cares about producing good work, even on those days when it's tough to get started. The short chapters--most are only a few pages long--are just enough to help you shift gears and spark your creativity, without providing yet another opportunity to procrastinate. They cover a broad range of subjects, such as "the importance of good opening lines," "seven ways to steal from real life," and "hooking up with the power that drives your writing," as well as a variety of intriguing writing prompts. The Table of Contents includes a description of each chapter, so you can browse for the subject that suits your purpose of the moment or just open the book to any page and let chance be your guide.

Whether you write nonfiction, fiction, or poetry, Write Starts will itself become a friend you'll keep on your desk and turn to again and again and again. It's packed with solid information that will make you a better writer--and certainly a more productive one. As Dr. Bennett says, "It's all part of awakening the best in  yourself."
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A Novel Idea by ChiLibris is a must read for anyone who wants to write fiction, especially inspirational fiction. Several published authors offer their down to earth advice on everything from plotting to characterization to getting rid of writer's block. The recommendations are realistic and well written (as you'd expect from a bunch of writers) with an occasional touch of humor. As a wannabe author myself, I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of information contained inside. There are several exercises that I can't wait to try, including the ones about writer's block! This isn't a book to be read once, but for me will become a permanent fixture on my bookshelf that I can refer to often for advice.  Always encouraging but grounded, writers will find much to sharpen their skills.
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This book is chocked full of great advice for not only the first time author but seasoned authors as well. This is a must-read for any author to help launch their career as a bonafide writer.

Wanda Luthman
Author
The Lilac Princess
http://www.wandaluthman.wordpress.com
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Entertaining and full of straight talk and information. If you want to be a creative writer with heart, read this. It's a must!
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An essential read for any aspiring or experienced writer.  It teaches how to plot with techniques that I haven't seen anywhere else.
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I have been writing for the past 27 years and wished i had this book back then. George explains the in and out of writing your book with no inhibitions let alone 'blocks' of any kind... be it writers, mental or emotional. He explains how to bring out the book in you in simple steps. Seriously considering writing your book then I will say look no further. George's book can be your passport to writing your book and your book will be the visa to exposing your talents to the world.
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A great read! Really made me think about taking up writing again! I loved the way the author presented the different viewpoints and the timing of the book was great. Anyone who loves reading and/or writing should read.
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Purchased this book in conjunction with signing up for NaNoWriMo (November 2014).  Read the book.  Took the challenge of writing 50,000 in 30 days.  It was exciting and the book explains other people's experiences during the writing process.  I would recommend this book to any author.
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The best book on the craft of writing. Love the down to earth sharing of his journey and the no-nonsense practical advice
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An absolutely essential read for any writer. McDonald lifts the curtain on screenwriting with some astonishing insights and observations - all the more astonishing because, on reflection, they seem so obvious. Invisible Ink will change how you think about storytelling, both as a reader and a writer.
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This is a must read book for any author BEFORE they write their book, DURING, and AFTER.  Jason puts so much valuable information inside of this book and the beauty of it is that it's all free.  He discusses such things as book conversions for epub, mobi, pdf, how to make the most of social media (including introducing you to some you may never have heard of), where to get free stock photos, free websites, and a host of other FREE information, with the appropriate links.  This book is priceless and one you will refer to many times as an author.