books on writing Archives

My writing guide “Point of View” is now available as a paperback

November 20, 2019

While I’m reading novels mostly as ebooks these days, I still prefer to buy the paperback versions when it comes to nonfiction. That way, I can highlight especially important sections and can keep a copy on my desk to look things up quickly. If you are the same, I have good news for you: My writers’ guide Point of View: How to use the different POV types, avoid head-hopping, and choose the best point of view for your book is now available as a paperback too! Point of view (POV) is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s …

Review copies of “Goal Setting for Writers” available

January 6, 2019

The beginning of the year is the perfect time to set goals for your writing. To help you set and achieve your writing goals, I’m giving away five ebook copies of my book Goal Setting for Writers to anyone willing to read and review the book on Amazon. I’m asking for an honest review. It doesn’t have to be overly long–just a paragraph would be enough to help other interested readers find the book. Goal Setting for Writers is a book that will help you: Learn the difference between dreams and goals, Turn your dreams into effective, realistic writing goals, …

Get “Time Management for Writers” at a reduced price!

June 8, 2018February 5, 2018

One of my writers’ guides, Show, Don’t Tell, recently made it to the very top of the Amazon bestseller list in its category (editing/writing references). To celebrate, my publisher is now offering another one of my books, Time Management for Writers, at a reduced price. If you are a writer who wants to find more time to write, write more, or maybe even write for a living one day, I think you will find this book extremely helpful. You can get an ebook copy of Time Management for Writers for just 99 cents at Amazon.

Recommended books on writing

August 21, 2017November 12, 2014

In my office, an entire bookcase is dedicated to books on writing. While you can’t learn writing just by reading a book about it, there are books that can help you plot your novel, create believable characters, revise your manuscript, and improve your writing skills. Since there are so many books on how to write a novel out there, it’s hard to know which ones to read. Maybe my list of personal favorites will help. BOOKS ABOUT WRITING IN GENERAL: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne & Dave King Despite the title, this book doesn’t cover just self-editing; it …