Review:Surprising, given the author's credentials, this felt like a collection of blog posts reformatted for a book and seems very much in need of an editor, or maybe just better typesetting? What exactly keeps this book from being readable is eluding me, but it makes my eyes cross themselves. Maybe a tighter, revised edition could make for a great resource; as it is, I had trouble staying engaged and felt much of the information was tired or too general, recycled from a thousand other craft-centric, ... Read more

Review:Nathalie Goldberg's "Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within" is an excellent read. If you are a writer or an aspiring writer this is a must read and one that you will find yourself going back to again and again. Read more

Review:Katie Davis has long been an expert in the Children's literature space, and this book really is the be all and end all to helping you achieve your goal. Follow her advice, and not only will you write a children's book, but you'll write one destined for success. Read more

Review:Excellent information on not only forming habits to become a great writer but how to balance writing with a busy life. Great insights with links throughout to assist anyone with a heart for writing to succeed. Read more

Review:As the author of Email Writing Secrets - Win at Work with Powerful, Effective, and Concise Emails, I can say this book really stands out on helping people write better for their business needs. What I enjoyed most about this book are the solid examples offered and the easy way the book is structured so that the information easy to devour and understand.

A highly recommended read on effective communication... Read more

Review:This book not only paints a clear picture of what a writer needs to do to become an author, but it also turns the spotlight on the details that need to be taken care of to achieve success, it does so in a way which is lively and enjoyable to read. It definitely isn't a painfully elaborated textbook, but rather a feast of good information which will help both the struggling and the successful writer publish his work Read more

Review:I bought the eBook version of this for school. The product description says it's compatible with Kindle for PC, but it never downloads, and I can't read it on my computer. I can read it in Kindle Cloud reader, but it doesn't display very well, plus I have to be online to access it. This is very strange, as I've downloaded three free eBooks from Amazon, and have no problems accessing them.

As far as the difference between MLA 7th and 8th editions is concerned, I can't speak to that. My pro... Read more

Review:It should practically be monitored like the Anarchist Cookbook. Phenomenal read for the budding environmentalist though, really puts things in perspective. Personally I loved the bits about burning down billboards. I suppose this book push your brain a little closer to the fringe, but you'll be better for it. I promise. Read more

Review:For anyone trying their hand at screen writing for the first time this is a great place to start. A simple, easy-to-understand guide to help anyone start the daunting task of turning a blank page into their first screen play. Knowing how and where to start can be the most difficult part of writing any format but with this daily guide pushing a reader through the process it makes everything a lot easier. Read more

Review:This is a highly readable guide to a fascinating component of storytelling. K. M. Weinland explains the three types of character arcs together with illustrative examples from film and literature. I highly recommend this book. Read more