Five Ideas of What to Write
Hopefully, you’ve given some thought as when is the best time to write, as well as where is the best place to write. Even if these decisions are works in progress, needing to be fine-tuned, you need to...
View ArticleTips on Writing Movie Reviews
I’m a bit of a movie buff, enjoying most genres and all eras. Some might say that I watch too many movies (I’ve rated 2,336 of them on Netflix) — or perhaps that I watch too many movies that most …...
View ArticleTips on Writing Book Reviews
Last week I shared of my foray into writing movie reviews. It wasn’t long before I began penning book reviews as well. However, unlike my short-lived tenure writing movie reviews, book reviewing is a...
View ArticleThe Art of Writing Reviews
My last two posts shared my efforts at writing movie reviews and book reviews. This begs the question of how to write an appropriate review. Unfortunately, there is no universally agreed upon set of...
View ArticleWhy Do You Write?
In his book Unleash the Writer Within Cecil Murphey opens by asking the question, “Why do you write?” What he’s not looking for is the safe answer, the politically correct response, a blast of bravado,...
View ArticleBook Review: Unleash the Writer Within
Unleash the Writer Within: The Essential Writers’ Companion By Cecil Murphey (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Unleash the Writer Within is an introspective exposé of what it takes to be an effective writer....
View ArticleBook Review: Every Writer Needs a Tribe
Every Writer Needs a Tribe: A Practical Guide to Finding (and Writing For) Your Audience By Jeff Goins (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Every Writer Needs a Tribe is the essential book for all writers who...
View ArticleBook Review: The Shy Writer
The Shy Writer: An Introvert’s Guide to Writing Success By C. Hope Clark (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Many writers are shy. C. Hope Clark understands this too well. At best, the effect of shyness serves...
View ArticleBook Review: How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
How Do I Decide? Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing (A Field Guide for Authors) By Rachelle Gardner (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) In How Do I Decide? Rachelle Gardner gives an unbiased explanation...
View ArticleBook Review: V is for Vulnerable
V is for Vulnerable: Life Outside the Comfort Zone By Seth Godin and illustrated by Hugh MacLeod (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Self-proclaimed as “an ABC for grownups,” Seth Godin’s book V is for...
View ArticleBook Review: The Making of a Christian Bestseller
The Making of a Christian Bestseller: An Insider’s Guide to Christian Publishing By Ann Byle (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) The Making of a Christian Bestseller: An Insider’s Guide to Christian Publishing...
View ArticleBook Review: We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone: The Writer’s Guide to Social Media By Kristen Lamb (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) We Are Not Alone: The Writer’s Guide to Social Media, Kristen Lamb shares from her own experience how...
View ArticleBook Review: Are You There Blog?
Are You There Blog? It’s Me, Writer By Kristen Lamb (reviewed by Peter DeHaan) Are You There Blog? It’s Me, Writer is the result of Kristen Lamb’s journey down the blogging path, from a struggling...
View ArticleDealing with Critics and Reviews
Last week we talked about how to maximize the value of a critique, with the goal of carefully considering each person’s opinion. This, however, does not apply to critics and reviews. Critics usually do...
View ArticleThe Power of Saying No
I have a tendency to be a people pleaser. I like to help others, and I especially enjoy doing things for writers: to encourage them, support them, provide feedback, buy their book, and read their...
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