06 Oct

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Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books – A Personal Reflection As a book blogger and an academic writer, I was excited to dive into the third edition of Getting It Published by William Germano. It’s not often a book piques your interest like this, especially in the realm of scholarly publishing, a world teeming with complexities and nuances. Germano, a seasoned professor and author, has spent decades unraveling this web, and his insights felt like a warm invitation into the arcane...

08 Aug

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Review of The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition by Jane Friedman When the idea of turning my passion for writing into a sustainable career began to take root, I felt an intoxicating mix of excitement and apprehension. How do writers navigate this complex world of publishing? Enter Jane Friedman: an industry expert and beacon for aspiring writers, whose latest edition of The Business of Being a Writer is exactly what I didn’t know I needed. Friedman's approach to writing is incredibly refreshing; she respects the art form while...

05 Aug

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Book Review: Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition by Janet Burroway When I stumbled upon Janet Burroway’s Writing Fiction, Tenth Edition, it felt like finding a well-loved friend among the shelves of a bookstore. For years, I had heard whispers of its importance in the creative writing community, and yet, I had never truly experienced its warmth and wisdom. Having decided to pivot more seriously into fiction writing, I picked up this renowned guide, curious about whether it would live up to its reputation—spoiler alert: it absolutely does! Burroway’s engaging prose feels...