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luciam_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Making sure you mental health doesn't get bad is important to everything we want to do and this book provides nice and good information aimed specifically at writers and how their mental health can be taken care of. I enjoyed most of it and plan to implement the advice into my life.
tappkalina's review against another edition
3.0
January 14, 2021
I just finished my reread and highlighted 99 things. I mean, it's a lot, but next time I only need to read these 99 things. And most of them are quotes, so any time I need motivation, I know where to go for it.
January 12, 2021
No new information for me, but it's nice they are collected in one place. Probably will reread/listen it multiple times in the future.
I just finished my reread and highlighted 99 things. I mean, it's a lot, but next time I only need to read these 99 things. And most of them are quotes, so any time I need motivation, I know where to go for it.
January 12, 2021
No new information for me, but it's nice they are collected in one place. Probably will reread/listen it multiple times in the future.
alk2025's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. Came into my life at the right time. Gave me the pep talk I needed to get out of my way and get writing.
kellyolives's review against another edition
4.0
Joanna Penn makes a good living as an author even though she's not a household name, and in this book and the others in her nonfiction series, she shares her years of knowledge in the industry to benefit aspiring writers. She covers self-doubt, self-publishing, knowing your "why," and writing the book YOU want to write.
Reading this book was like having a mentor cheer me on. Joanna seemed to understand my areas of fear and weakness and target these with suggestions.
I would absolutely read another of her books, and she earned my follow on social.
Reading this book was like having a mentor cheer me on. Joanna seemed to understand my areas of fear and weakness and target these with suggestions.
I would absolutely read another of her books, and she earned my follow on social.
angeline03's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend this book to every author no matter where you are in your writing journey. It is well written and a great read. Thank you.
valouche13's review against another edition
4.0
Much like "The Healthy Writer" by Joanna Penn, I return to this book every now and then when I feel the need. I read a chapter or two on the topic that preoccupies me at the moment. It's always nice to not feel alone in one's situation.
nhdk's review against another edition
5.0
Writing isn't lonely, people just think it is. Penn's book is a fantastic short read with bags of reassurance for authors. Feeling like a neurotic writer today? Maybe you're paralysed by self doubt day after day - I've been there I know what it feels like. Joanna Penn is someone I look up to and aspire to be like so it was lovely to see her journal excerpts it really made the book more personable.
This book is a great reminder for new writers and seasoned alike - it's a reminder that we're not alone and we all suffer with the same mental niggles during the process of creating a book.
Fab read, well recommended
This book is a great reminder for new writers and seasoned alike - it's a reminder that we're not alone and we all suffer with the same mental niggles during the process of creating a book.
Fab read, well recommended
toniclark's review against another edition
5.0
This is a fantastic book — the best of its kind that I’ve ever found. I’ve read a lot of books of this type and they are usually so-so: platitudes and pep-talk. But this one is really different! Penn offers a wealth of very practical strategies to allay fears and misgivings, bolster courage and determination, draw on available resources, and most important, make a commitment to living creatively now. Joanna Penn is also one of the most generous writers I’ve ever come across, sharing everything she’s learned on the road from frustration to freedom, from corporate drudgery to a new life as a successful indie author. She’s learned a lot and she just gives it away. Freely and enthusiastically.
So many reviewers have said that this should be required reading for all authors, and I completely agree — for wannabe, newbie, and seasoned writers alike. It’s a must-read for all of us. And it can be read over and over, whenever you need a lift.
I listened to the audio, narrated by Carolyn Holroyd, who was just marvelous. I’ve been listening to Joanna Penn’s podcasts for many years now and feel as though I’d know her voice anywhere. But I must say that, sometimes, I forgot that the narrator was someone else. It’s extremely well done. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
So many reviewers have said that this should be required reading for all authors, and I completely agree — for wannabe, newbie, and seasoned writers alike. It’s a must-read for all of us. And it can be read over and over, whenever you need a lift.
I listened to the audio, narrated by Carolyn Holroyd, who was just marvelous. I’ve been listening to Joanna Penn’s podcasts for many years now and feel as though I’d know her voice anywhere. But I must say that, sometimes, I forgot that the narrator was someone else. It’s extremely well done. Cannot recommend it highly enough.