You have ordered or purchased a copy of The Writer’s Workout for yourself and five for each of your closest writer buddies already, I’m sure.
But in case you have not, check these early reviews out:
From: Jeff Ayers, author and book reviewer for multiple media outlets
One of the best writing teachers in the country is Christina Katz. An expert in building an author’s platform, she has taken her unparalleled advice and spread it out over a calendar year (if you can pace yourself to read one a day) in The Writer’s Workout: 366 Tips, Tasks, & Techniques From Your Writing Career Coach. (Writer’s Digest, $19.99). She helps focus the author on the quality and voice of their work. This is a mandatory addition to any writer’s bookshelf.
From: Robin Mizell, literary agent
Beyond mere freelance business strategy, The Writer’s Workout addresses the writer’s soul, strength, and stamina. In other words, its lessons are heartfelt. For a creative person without a supportive entourage, the one-a-day reminders that fill this book make a nice stand-in. What writer, no matter how successful and well connected, couldn’t use 366 pieces of encouragement and advice from an energetic and devoted writing coach?
From: Heidi S. Luedtke, journalist and psychology expert in an Amazon review
I found my expectations of the creative and publishing process changed (for the better) as a result of reading this book. For instance, Christina explains writers should expect to write 10 drafts. Sometimes I surely write more than 10, sometimes I surely need fewer. Either way, it helps to start the process with the expectation that there will be many opportunities for revision and improvement along the way. I was also reminded of the importance of putting pen to paper — or fingers to keys. Christina cautions against spending too much time on reading and quasi-conversation and not enough time in the trenches. “Deep thoughts come from deep processes,” she reminds.
From: Terry Whalin, editor, writer, book reviewer
Whether you are just beginning to write or have been writing for many years, everyone can find encouragement, inspiration and action steps. [The Writer’s Workout is] a book every writer should own and carefully study.
From: Lela Davidson, author, essayist, and media maven
For writers like me, who do not lack for ideas, but sometimes need direction, Katz’ methods are priceless. She helps us harness all those ideas, choosing which ones will pay off now (or later), leverage our strengths, and manage the sometimes overwhelming world of platform.
Check out all the ways you can order or purchase The Writer’s Workout and start reading before the end of the year. In fact, your e-book purchase will arrive instantly. Doesn’t your writing career deserve it?