I’ve probably read, reviewed, or at least seen every single advice book for writers. I could recommend dozens, but I’ll just focus on two that I’ve found most helpful for new writers.
For writers struggling with self-doubt and motivation (am I good enough? am I wasting my time?):
For memoirists and personal essayists:
- The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick
Want to start a freelance career? Or just jump-start your writing life? Here’s your woman—take a class.
Attention self-publishers or indie authors
The best education on how to self-publish (whether in print or online) can be found in these 3 places:
- Self-Publishing a Book: 25 Things You Need to Know by David Carnoy
- How to Self-Publish an E-Book by David Carnoy
- Everything You Need to Know About Self-Publishing: the most recent Writer’s Digest issue (March/April 2009) to cover this topic in-depth. More than 8 online articles included here.
Keep up on trends
Writers tend to get frustrated and bitter in their attempts to publish—usually because they don’t understand how the publishing industry works, or they have expectations that will never be met. Read these blogs to better navigate your way to success and learn about the changes facing the industry:
