This title focuses on the behaviors necessary to succeed in the dog-eat-dog world of fiction writing by asking successful authors how they practice their craft. Readers will learn how to adopt those habits on their quest to become novelists. The book will inspire, nourish, and provide the needed kick in the pants to turn the wannabes into doers! The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists is full of "aha" experiences as the reader uncovers the collected wisdom from the cream of today?s fiction writers.
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Andrew McAleer is the author of several books and an editor. Andrew is an active member of the Private Eye Writers of America and has contributed to numerous publications. President of the Boston Authors Club and teaches at Boston College.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Covers the following success factors well: creative, orginal, good storyteller, voracious reader, passionate, and disciplined!
November 3, 2008
Format:Paperback
I liked this book a lot. Besides books on small business and nonprofit management/fundraising, I love to check out good books on writing. I don't find many new ones that are good because they all seem to say pretty much the same ol same ol. But this one, the one being reviewed, seemed to rise above the pile and stand out. I found it to be worthy of a review.
If you are lucky enough to get hold of this book, then you will be able to read it and learn that successful writers are good at the following:
>>Be creative
>>Be original
>>Be a good storyteller
>>Be a voracious reader
>>Be passionate
>>Be disciplined
>>Be a marketer (self promoter & promoter of your books)
>>Be a strategic planner (write something that will sell)
The book is split into four parts: (1) Passion, (2) Creativity, (3) Discipline, and (4) The Business. I found the first three parts to be great. Take a look at the Search Inside feature provided by Amazon to examine the Table of Contents for this book. It is a fairly detailed TOC and you will learn a lot about what is covered.
I thought the first three parts of the book were very well done. They were well written and well organized. My only criticism of the book comes with regard to Part IV. Times are changing in the writing world. With the advent of PCs, POD publishing options, and the Internet, writers are no longer required to play flunky to publishers. The author partly acknowledges this. But he does not explain it in graphic detail and fully inform the reader of how things are today (at least in my opinion). Where was the chapter on blogging? Where's the chapter on Myspace? Where was the chapter on strategic planning? And where was the chapter on writing a good book or two that you simply give away or sell from your Web site in order to create an author platform (self promotion tool)?
Other books you may want to read to supplement this book's Part IV include: "The Web Savvy Writer" (websavvywriter dot com), "The Author's Guide to Building an Online Platform" (ISBN: 1884956823), and "The IndieAuthor Guide" (ISBN: 1434857689). 5 stars!
If you are lucky enough to get hold of this book, then you will be able to read it and learn that successful writers are good at the following:
>>Be creative
>>Be original
>>Be a good storyteller
>>Be a voracious reader
>>Be passionate
>>Be disciplined
>>Be a marketer (self promoter & promoter of your books)
>>Be a strategic planner (write something that will sell)
The book is split into four parts: (1) Passion, (2) Creativity, (3) Discipline, and (4) The Business. I found the first three parts to be great. Take a look at the Search Inside feature provided by Amazon to examine the Table of Contents for this book. It is a fairly detailed TOC and you will learn a lot about what is covered.
I thought the first three parts of the book were very well done. They were well written and well organized. My only criticism of the book comes with regard to Part IV. Times are changing in the writing world. With the advent of PCs, POD publishing options, and the Internet, writers are no longer required to play flunky to publishers. The author partly acknowledges this. But he does not explain it in graphic detail and fully inform the reader of how things are today (at least in my opinion). Where was the chapter on blogging? Where's the chapter on Myspace? Where was the chapter on strategic planning? And where was the chapter on writing a good book or two that you simply give away or sell from your Web site in order to create an author platform (self promotion tool)?
Other books you may want to read to supplement this book's Part IV include: "The Web Savvy Writer" (websavvywriter dot com), "The Author's Guide to Building an Online Platform" (ISBN: 1884956823), and "The IndieAuthor Guide" (ISBN: 1434857689). 5 stars!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After years of toying with the idea of becoming a "novelist," I have decided to get serious about it. So my first step was to look through books on the subject. I am not dumb regarding the subject; so many books were far too trite to warrant purchasing. THIS book was an exception. The quotes from various authors would be enough to justify owning this book, but the advice from the author is also somewhat unconventional and has already helped me to organize my thoughts and get words on paper in what promises to be an excellent use of my time - and that's really what this process is all about.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Don't expect a large book that goes into detail about how to construct a successful plot, or even the characteristics of one. It is all very general advice, your usual, but each "habit" includes good advice from successful writers. That's what makes this book helpful; it gives you a look into the mindset of published, best-selling and award-winning writers. I don't get the feeling it's meant to be read front-to-cover, rather it's just something that you can open up if you need advice on any part or stage of writing. It is more of a reference than a book, but it can be taken either way. I recommend it; it's simplicity makes it readable and valuable.
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"Why can R.A. Salvatore sell millions and you can't? The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists: Insider Secrets from Top Writers draws from a huge pool of talented writers who... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Austin Layman
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I received in a timely fashion the book *101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists* and it was in very good condition.
Published 23 months ago by John Frye
Pearls of Wisdom from authors regarding writing novels
"The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists: Insider Secrets from Top Writers" by Andrew McAleer is a motivating and informative collection of "pearls of wisdom" from authors... Read more
Published on October 16, 2009 by Alain B. Burrese
A WRITER'S TOOL
You don't have to be a novelist to enjoy or benefit from reading this book. There's excellent tips in the book that have helped me with creating writing. Read more
Published on April 24, 2009 by J. Kelly
Offered help and encouragement to a seasoned author
This book is a wonderful source of encouragement and help, even to one who has four books out! And it's not just for Novelists. Read more
Published on April 24, 2009 by Marsha Marks
For anyone who is delving into the avenue of long fiction
Why can R.A. Salvatore sell millions and you can't? "The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists: Insider Secrets from Top Writers" draws from a huge pool of talented writers who... Read more
Published on April 13, 2009 by Midwest Book Review
Excellent advice
This book was obviously a work of love on the part of Mr. McAleer. He shares advice and quotes from many of the bestselling authors on the market today. Read more
Published on March 14, 2009 by Bibliophile
A motivating read for me
I received 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists as a gift for Christmas in 2008, and what an excellent gift it makes! Read more
Published on March 14, 2009 by L. Sampson
One Page at at Time
I particularly like this book because the novelists quoted are not necessarily MEGA-literary stars, but they are, indeed, real, hardworking, successful novelists who hone their... Read more
Published on March 8, 2009 by Susan Reynolds
Keeps me writing
McAleer's book tells me exactly what i need to hear - although not exactly what i want to hear...When I'm stuck, I reread it - thus my reason for loving the short bits rather than... Read more
Published on February 2, 2009 by G. Sullivan
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Habits of Highly Successful Novelists, The Business, The Writing Process, The Challenges, The Publishing Business, The Creative Process, New York Times, The French Connection, The Editing Process, Federal Reserve, The Writing Habit, United States, Boston Authors Club, Nero Wolfe, The Green Berets, Boston College, Rex Stout, Kentucky Derby, Poisoned Pen Press, Uncle Louie, The Writing Environment, New York City, Ellery Queen Browse Sample Pages:
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highly successful novelists, pitch synopsis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Habits of Highly Successful Novelists, The Business, The Writing Process, The Challenges, The Publishing Business, The Creative Process, New York Times, The French Connection, The Editing Process, Federal Reserve, The Writing Habit, United States, Boston Authors Club, Nero Wolfe, The Green Berets, Boston College, Rex Stout, Kentucky Derby, Poisoned Pen Press, Uncle Louie, The Writing Environment, New York City, Ellery Queen Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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