The Writer's Book of Checklists: The Quick-Reference Guide to Essential Information Every Writer Needs [Hardcover]

Scott Edelstein (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0898794544 | ISBN-13: 978-0898794540 | Publication Date: April 1991 | Edition: 1st

Scott Edelstein covers all the bases in this new book, addressing in quick reference checklist format all the basics--and some not-so-basics--of conceiving, researching, writing and marketing both fiction and nonfiction.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- A helpful book of advice and information on every aspect of the writing trade beginning with attitude, including living with rejection, and ending with problems of copyright. There are also hints on style, the meaning of proof-reading marks, ways to avoid sexism, how to write a proposal, opportunities, and more. Included are current addresses of writers' organizations in the United States and Canada.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

There's wonderful material here on the subtleties of contracts, on literary rights, on the business etiquette of dealing with agents and editors, and on submitting manuscripts. The way Edelstein lays out kinds of things (fiction, nonfiction, narrators, editors, publications, etc.) could be useful for ready reference. Every conceivable term of the writing trade is defined. Edelstein cuts across genres and is sensible about children's writing. He is questionable on how to sell a novel with an outline: most publishers wouldn't even look at it. The list concept is interesting when Edelstein ranks orders: easy-to-difficult markets, for instance, or payment schedules. But often the method seems gimmicky and subjective: the list for writer's block, for instance, is merely good advice. Up to date, but no index; for large collections only.
- John Mort, Kansas City P.L., Mo.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; 1st edition (April 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898794544
• ISBN-13: 978-0898794540
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,881,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a gem!!, February 12, 2008

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This review is from: The Writer's Book of Checklists: The Quick-Reference Guide to Essential Information Every Writer Needs (Hardcover)

I've had this book several years and recently pulled it off the shelf again. This is a concise book that is complete. Tips and lists from everything to getting to know your characters to outfitting your office to why to be a writer (and why *not* to be a writer!). For all types of writing - poetry, fiction, non-fiction there's things to be gleaned from it. There's tips on writing resumes, taxes, submission books - the business side of writing and the professional contacts that are part of the job.
Highly recommended!