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Disclosure: I got sent a free copy of this book for review via I Read Books Tours.
Book Review for The Life and Lessons of a Young Author by Sunayna Prasad
About the book:
Whether you are young or old, The Life and Lessons of a Young Author can offer those who dream of finding the right path in the world of writing and publishing. Sunayna Prasad shares her experience as a young author and discusses what went well for her and what she suggests to those who long for success.
Talking about her life as a published writer, Sunayna Prasad teaches you the rules of the writing craft and the standards of the publishing world, as well as additional tips and tricks. The Life and Lessons of a Young Author can help you choose your own writing and publishing paths.
"Even the most unique and interesting characters will not engage readers if their journey-the plot-fails. In this book, bestselling author William Bernhardt reveals the secrets that will keep readers riveted to the page. He explains the importance of matching character to plot and the key distinction between surprise and coincidence. Bernhardt discusses how to enrich your story by layering three levels of conflict and, in the final chapter, analyzes the primary plot structures that have delighted readers since the first story was told. The book also includes exercises designed to help writers apply these ideas to their own writing. William Bernhardt is the bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the blockbuster Ben Kincaid novels. Bernhardt is also one of the most sought-after writing instructors in the nation. He is the only person to have received the Southern Writers Gold Medal Award, the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award (U Penn) and the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award (OSU), which is given "in recognition of an outstanding body of work that has profoundly influenced the way in which we understand ourselves and American society at large." The Red Sneaker Writing Center is dedicated to helping writers achieve their literary goals. What is a red sneaker writer? A committed writer seeking useful instruction and guidance rather than obfuscation and attitude. Red sneakers get the job done and so do red sneaker writers, by paying close attention to their art and craft, committing to hard work, and never quitting. Are you a red sneaker writer? If so, this book is for you."
One of the best books I've read. All writers should read this. Excellent advice presented in a clear and easy to follow manner. Examples to back up each point made, and helpful lists at the end. I loved this book and will be looking for others in this series.
The only negative comment I can make about it is that there is nothing in this book about the plot system known as "the hero's journey" and so the title could be seen as misleading.
Monday saw the start to the W&A Readathon. What book or books did you start with? Why did you choose that particular book? Would you recommend it to others to read too?
Leave your answers and comments as these may help inspire others to read the same book.
Title: No Plot? No Problem!: A low-stress, high-velocity guide to writing a novel in 30 days Author: Chris Baty Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC ISBN: 978-0-8118-4505-2
From the founder of National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, No Plot? No Problem! covers how to tackle writing a novel in just 30 days from; preparations to inspiration and motivation tricks to keep you going and ends with comments on editing and getting published.
A useful tool for those crazy people who want to try taking part in this writing frenzy that happens every November but also a valuable tool for writers to use throughout the year to stop procastination and writers block.
The book is divided into two main sections; A Round-Trip Ticket to Novel-land: gearing up for your writing Adventure! and Write here! Write Now! A frantic, Fantastic Week-by-Week Overview to Bashing out Your Book.
The text throughout the book is broken up by tip boxes, useful statistics, examples etc... making it easy to use for quick reference.
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