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30 Steps to Becoming a Writer: And Getting Published : The Complete Starter Kit for Aspiring Writers

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I felt the on-line description of this book was quite misleading, however I do not blame the author. The title clearly states that its purpose includes HOW to become a writer. However, from the description, as well as the other on-line review, I personally believed its main intent was actually getting your work published. Unfortunately, too much of it dealt with the mechanics of writing...in great detail. For those of us who already have material "ready to go," there was simply not enough information. In several matters, including query letters, Edelstein merely refers the reader to other books. Thus, if you want to learn HOW to write (from step one) this is the book for you. If you're struggling to get published (that would be me) another book might be more appropriate.

Scott Edelstein takes away the mystery and gives the necessary tools to get published. I went from a couple of years of knocking my head against the proverbial brick wall to being published hundreds of times, all because of this book. It's as simple as reading it and doing it. Within a few months of applying my newfound knowledge I had my own weekly newspaper column. He gets specific, none of the generalities most other "how-to" write books use, and it makes the difference. I'm proof.

This is a perfect start for anybody who has any interest whatsoever in writing no matter how devoted they are to it. The book takes you step by step towards whatever goal(s) you set for yourself in an easy to understand format that you can customize to your own individual style. A must read!

This is another great guide for the beginning writer. From getting started to editing and polishing your writing, the author covers pertinent topics most helpful for those wanting to know how to take their writing to the next level.

It starts out promising, but Mr. Edelstein soon lost me when he suggests that we trespass upon someone else's property, find an empty room and crawl around in it. The point is not lost (regarding his discussion on observation), but the "assignment" is a bit strange. I would prefer to do things that will not get me arrested or committed. The advice throughout, however, will probably be effective or helpful for some, but not for me personally.