Write Good or Die
Scott Nicholson, editor
Haunted Computer Books
Nonfiction, Essays/Writing
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Description
A prolific published author, Scott Nicholson compiles articles from several writers, discussing everything from finishing a manuscript through
proper submission etiquette, self-promotion myths, today's rapidly-changing publishing world, and more.
(A Kindle exclusive title.)
Review
While I admit I've never read any books by Nicholson (or the other contributors), I still recognized the ring of truth and experience in their
words. With many short articles on many subjects, it let itself well to my current schedule. (Between National Novel Writing Month writing blitzes
and holiday projects, I don't have the time to sit down to a long book.) A good chunk of articles devote themselves to aftercare, tackling problems
of getting a publisher's (or agent's) attention, suggestions for finding a reviewer, how e-books are changing the face of the industry (for the
better, on the whole), and how to promote yourself without compromising writing time or the bottom line. After the "about the authors" afterward are
several teasers for contributors' novels, more than one of which intrigued me. (It also acted as an object lesson highlighting points made in the
book itself, about the benefits of cross-promotion.) A few minor formatting issues aside, it's a good and inspiring collection for any modern writer
(or would-be writer.)
It was also a free Kindle download. Free always helps... though, in this case, the content was good enough that I wouldn't have minded paying.