Write Good or Die [Kindle Edition]

Scott Nicholson (Author), Gayle Lynds (Author), Kevin J. Anderson (Author), M.J. Rose (Author), Heather Graham (Author), Douglas Clegg (Author), Alexandra Sokoloff (Author), J.A. Konrath (Author), Harley Jane Kozak (Author), Jonathan Maberry (Author)

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Survival tips for 21st century writers, from best-selling authors Kevin J. Anderson, M.J. Rose, Heather Graham, J.A. Konrath, Gayle Lynds, Alexandra Sokoloff, Jonathan Maberry, and more. How to develop your craft, improve your writing, get an agent, promote your work, embrace the digital age, and prepare yourself for the coming changes in the publishing industry. Edited by Scott Nicholson.

Other contributors include Elizabeth Massie, Harley Jane Kozak, Douglas Clegg, Brandon Massey, Mur Lafferty, Dean Wesley Smith, David J. Montgomery, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Robert Kroese, and Adrienne Jones. Covering art, craft, and business, the ever-evolving manual supports the writing blog writegoodordie.blogspot.com.

All proceeds benefit the non-profit organization Literacy Inc., which promotes reading among teens.

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 380 KB
• Publisher: Haunted Computer Books; 1 edition (April 13, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003H4QZOG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,013 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Over Thirty Carefully Selected Essays on the Craft and Business of Writing, June 3, 2010

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Moses Siregar III "ScienceFictionFantasyDOTnet" (Prescott, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Write Good or Die (Kindle Edition)

I was attracted to this collection because of the many contributing authors I admire in it, and also because I knew Scott Nicholson (whose novels I've recently become a fan of) would do a great job with selecting helpful and interesting advice. 'Write Good or Die' met all of my high expectations.

The version I purchased contained 22 articles focused on specific areas of craft, and 11 articles focused on practical business matters for writers. Every single piece was worth reading, and the collection broadened my horizons and got me thinking about the craft and business of writing from new points of view--all of them from either successful or otherwise qualified contributors.

The current price is criminally low, and the proceeds from its sales support a writing-oriented charity. I give it as emphatic a recommendation as I can give.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and practical advice for would-be writers, September 14, 2010

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Carla (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Write Good or Die (Kindle Edition)

Scott Nicholson (editor) has gathered more than 30 articles on the writing craft and trade, in a text that will appeal to readers, writers and possibly language arts teachers as well. Kindle readers will recognize several of the contributors and will also be pleased to see chapters dedicated to discussion of e-book technology and its place in the literary industry.

All facets of writing are given coverage in this collection. Chapters include tips on remaining motivated; the actual writing process and using plot, characterization, voice, imagery and dialogue effectively; and the many avenues open to writers wanting to make a living from their craft.

This is not some sort of theoretical tome. Each article is short but jam-packed full of practical suggestions and written in a casual, accessible voice. Aspiring and practising writers will find numerous suggestions to apply to their own work in `Write Good or Die'.

An entertaining and informative read, that's a little bit motivational as well. Highly recommended.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Reference Book, April 19, 2010

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J. A. KONRATH "Thriller Author" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Write Good or Die (Kindle Edition)

I write a blog called The Newbie's Guide to Publishing (and I also have an ebook of the same title) and I thought I knew it all. But after reading Nicholson's terrific collection, I realized I still had some things left to learn.

This is a must-read for all authors, both new and experienced. It's truly a treasure trove of information. Highly recommended.