I'm in the middle of writing my second nonfiction book. I wish I'd had Eva Shaw's book when i began. It would have saved me months of frustration and pain. The advice in this book is simple, direct, and to the point. There is no theory here, only things that worked for Eva Shaw and enabled her to put 40 titles on bookstore shelves. Is it the complete book on writing nonfiction? No. I'd supplement it with "Damn! Why Didn't I Write That' by Marc McCutcheon, 'Writing Down the Bones,' by Natalie... more info
Simple Writing, Crucial Lessons:
Priceless gems found nowhere else? No. But worth reading, particularly if you are looking to find out what publishing a book is all about? Absolutely. The message in this book is positive (yes, you can do it), yet realistic (don't kid yourself, this takes work). Shaw walks you through the entire process, from picking a topic through interviewing and organizing the book to writing a proposal, getting a contract, and promoting your work. Ms. Shaw refreshingly uses clean, light prose that's easy to... more info
A bunch of fluff with catchy titles:
This book is a an easy read that provides a few points and snickers on the topic. However, Eva Shaw provides way too much common sense instructions, which are redundant, boring and pretty much pointless to the topic of the book. Here is one of many examples: "Every writer needs to take several breaks. Go for a short walk, right now, if only for five minutes. Get out of the office during your writing day. When you're walking, straighten your posture, breathe deeply and swing your arms. Go once around the... more info
Interesting, easy to read & understand:
I don't know how she did it, but Eva Shaw wrote an upbeat and fun-to-read book about a potentially dull subject. She generously shares her vast knowledge and insight into the business of getting published. This how-to guide is sure to take you "from idea to bestseller."
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