lanko's review
4.0
Like some people pointed out, some topics are a bit outdated, but I found them still pretty good to understand how the career was back then.
But overall this book offers very solid advice. I just wished it had more examples or that the author invited other writers to comment throughout the book about what they passed through and the advices of Maass. That would have been perfect.
But overall this book offers very solid advice. I just wished it had more examples or that the author invited other writers to comment throughout the book about what they passed through and the advices of Maass. That would have been perfect.
mainhoonemily's review
3.0
Probably not bad advice overall, in terms of taking writing seriously as a career, not a get-rich-quick scheme, etc. Advice for picking the right agent probably hasn't changed much in the past 30 years or so. But overall it's dated. Very dated. The chapters on "electronic books" and whether or not you need one of those newfangled websites are unintentional comedy gold.
margaretpinard's review
3.0
Some of it was outdated, ashamed r kept referring to 'the Nineties,' but overall a great tone, some interesting history, and good solid advice about how the big publishing industry works. Helpful to have confirmed that 5 books is the line for being considered a truly committed writer.
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