Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11594 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Customer Reviews

One of the best
Simple to read, clearly laid out, inspiring, thought provoking...don't let the title put you off - and if you feel a little superior about having such a title on your shelf...well, get over yourself and buy this, because it bloomin' well does what it says on the cover!! I only have two books about 'how to write' and this is one of them. I have recommended it several times over, read it several times over, and filled the margins with notes! You should always read these type of books with a particular story you want to write in mind - in that way, you'll get the most out of it, as ideas should come to you with each page that you read. And whenever you have a new idea or story in mind, bring this book out again and read it again, because it will inspire you yet again. A real must for the budding novelist that can't quite get past that mental block of where to go next, or how to write it...

Truly disappointing, waste of time & money
I'll keep this review short -- look elsewhere for help getting started on your novel, whether you are a complete novice or more into writing and looking for a kick in the pants or inspiration.

The author of this book is so steeped in justifying himself (I really am a professional writer, you know; I know you haven't heard of me, so go look at my list of publications at the back of this book. "No really, go on, I'll wait"; this is what someone asked me about being a writer at my latests cocktail party/barbecue/family picnic; this is how my old professors/editors/colleagues tried to discourage me but I prevailed) that you begin to question if this is a book to help you get a novel draft produced or therapy for the author.

Try the "for dummies" UK edition on writing a novel and getting it published -- much less dribble and more substance, and more content related to UK publishing and the writer's market. Or read anything by Lajos Egri... or, really, just about anything but Tom Monteleone's tired ramblings about his own ups and downs.

Hang on a minute!
If this "obviously a writer" chappy has written so many books why are so few available on Amazon ?