Category: Non-Fiction

Review: Write Great Beginnings by Sandra Gerth

Write Great Beginnings (The Writer’s Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ Writing Blurb: The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it’s what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid. In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach […]

Posted October 21, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction / 2 Comments

Review: Writing Killer Cover Copy by Elena Johnson

Writing Killer Cover Copy by Elana Johnson My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing Blurb: Craft cover copy that will convert browsers into buyers at a higher rate, entice readers to buy and read immediately, and sell more books! Writing killer cover copy is an essential skill for anyone who’s written a book, especially authors running their own self-publishing business. Combined with the cover of a book, it’s the most essential piece in an Indie author’s arsenal that can help increase conversions and sell more books. And the best part? Authors have ultimate control over their cover copy! You […]

Posted August 11, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Plot Gardening by Chris Fox

Plot Gardening: Write Faster, Write Smarter (Write Faster, Write Smarter #7) by Chris Fox My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing/ writing Blurb: Learn to Plot without sacrificing Creativity What separates great novels from mediocre ones? Story. Authors that master this vital skill keep their readers up at night, and suffer the deluge of ‘when is the next book coming out’ emails. Whether you are a first time novelist, or a seasoned author Plot Gardening will teach you the fundamentals of storytelling, delivered in a practical way. Through exercises at the end of each chapter you will build your […]

Posted May 28, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Audio for Authors by Joanna Penn

Audio For Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, And Voice Technologies (Books for Writers #11) by Joanna Penn My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing Blurb: Do you want to create, publish and market your audiobooks? Are you ready to use podcasting to grow your author brand and reach more readers with your books? Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in publishing with double-digit growth in markets across the world. Podcasting has gone mainstream with listeners consuming audio on mobile phones and in-car devices, as well as through smart speakers. Advancements in voice technology continue to expand possibilities for audio creation and marketing. […]

Posted May 22, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 6 Comments

Review: Dear Writer, You’re Doing it Wrong by Becca Syme

Dear Writer, You’re Doing It Wrong (QuitBooks for Writers #3) by Becca Syme My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self-help/ self-publishing Blurb: I know what you’re hoping… You’ve got goals and hopes that have pushed you this far in your writing career. It might be “to make a full-time living” or it might be “to get my books in the hands of readers”, but whichever side of that continuum you fall into, there’s something worthwhile about this pursuit for you. But it’s not happening the way you thought. And you’re not quite sure why.You’re pretty sure there’s something wrong with […]

Posted February 19, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 5 Comments

Review: Dear Writer, Are You in Burnout by Becca Syme

Dear Writer, Are You In Burnout? (QuitBooks for Writers #2) by Becca Syme My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ motivational/ self-publishing Blurb: I know what you’re feeling right now… Chances are good, if you clicked on this title, you’re confused, frustrated, overwhelmed… maybe even angry. Not because I know something about you personally. Not because I’m spying on you, or I’ve re-programmed your Alexa or Siri to dictate your conversations to me and keep them on my hard drive. No. I know what you’re feeling, because it’s the same thing we’re all feeling right now. How do I know this? […]

Posted January 21, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 10 Comments

Review: Dear Writer, You Need to Quit by Becca Syme

Dear Writer, You Need to Quit (QuitBooks for Writers #1) by Becca Syme My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing/ self-help Blurb: If you’re here, you’ve likely read more than one book about writing process and productivity before and yet, you’re still looking for the “real truth” or the “next big thing.” If you’ve tried other programs, and nothing has worked for you, have you ever wondered why? This book can help explain the “why.” What this book is not: It is not a list of tips and tricks to get “more productive” or “be a better writer”. There […]

Posted January 9, 2020 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 6 Comments