Category: Non-Fiction

Review: A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching by Rosemary Mosco

A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird by Rosemary Mosco My Rating: 5 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ Pigeons/ Animals Blurb: Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon’s image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching. Fact: Pigeons are […]

Posted November 2, 2021 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Early Readers Catch the Worms by Carol Beth Anderson

Early Readers Catch the Worms by Carol Beth Anderson My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Non-fiction/ self publishing Blurb: Empower yourself to build teams of alpha, beta, and ARC readers who follow through and help you write better novels! Ever throw an apple away because you found a worm inside? Worms slither into novel manuscripts too … weaknesses and errors that make readers want to throw away a book (or trash it in reviews)! But effective early readers catch those worms. This comprehensive guide will teach you to get results from your alpha and beta readers with these tools: *Practical, step-by-step […]

Posted February 16, 2021 by Lola in Non-Fiction, Review / 3 Comments

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 / 3 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