Write, Edit, Publish: What Every Writer Needs to Know but Only an Editor Will Tell You

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By Pily Rivero

Writing a book is one thing, but knowing how to make it really interesting is something else entirely. Whatever level of experience you have as a writer, this book will help you get through the tricky world of writing, editing, and marketing. From the first page, I felt like I was talking to someone who worked in the field and wasn't afraid to tell me what makes or breaks a book.

What stood out to me the most was how clearly and practically the advice was laid out. It was easy to understand even complicated editing rules because the writing was clear and interesting. Not only does it tell writers what to do, but it also explains why some ways of telling stories work and others don't. Especially eye-opening was the part about editing, which showed how weak structure, extraneous details, or slow pace can hide even great stories.

One of the best things about the book is how well it balances hope and reality. It doesn't sugarcoat how hard publishing can be, but it is still inspiring and full of useful tips for people who are ready to put in the work. The information about the publishing business was very helpful because it cut through the myths and false beliefs that often send writers down frustrating roads.

I also appreciated that this book isn’t just for beginners; even experienced writers will find nuggets of wisdom here, especially in the discussions on revision and reader engagement. This is the kind of book that turns your work on its head in the best way possible.

Whether you're working on your first novel or the tenth, this book is a must-have for anyone who is serious about writing. It's honest, wise, and full of helpful tips that can turn a rough draft into a finished piece that can be published.

About the Author

Michael J. Totten

Michael J. Totten is an award-winning journalist and prize-winning author whose very first book, The Road to Fatima Gate, won the Washington Institute Book Prize. His novel Resurrection has been optioned for film.

He has taken road trips to war zones, sneaked into police states under false pretenses, dodged incoming rocket and mortar fire, stayed in some of the worst hotels ever built anywhere, slipped past the hostile side of a front line, been accused of being a spy, received death threats from terrorists, and been mugged by the police in Egypt. When he's not doing or writing about these things, he writes novels.

His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The New Republic among numerous other publications, and he's a contributing editor at World Affairs and City Journal. He has reported widely from the Middle East, the former Soviet Union, Latin America, and the Balkans. A former resident of Beirut, he lives in Oregon with his wife and two cats.