The Writer Behind the Words: Steps to Success in the Writing Life
This easy-to-read handbook is something you can return to over and over again. It is a great book that every writer needs to have in their collection. It is an excellent book that addresses the often overlooked 'emotional' needs of every writer – and is a great comfort book.
The author focus is 'off the beaten path' – she doesn't focus on the "how to write" or "how to submit and get published" type of topics. Instead she focuses more on providing 'support' to writers, beginner or experienced, to help them keep going when things get tough, or nothing seems to be happening. Some of the topics would include:
The business of writing
How to move your writing career forward
Surviving & Thriving in the writing life
Developing a writing career
Getting started as a Writer
Dealing with setbacks
Taking care of yourself – the writer
Knowing the business – making yourself aware of the publishing industry and the pitfalls to avoid
