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A review by whit2ney
Build Your Best Writing Life: Essential Strategies for Personal Writing Success by Kristen Kieffer
4.0
I know the author enough to expect this, but it was refreshing to see mental health championed in this guide. I’ve always felt repelled by the “blood, sweat, and tears” types of writing books—the kinds that essentially suggest that if you aren’t going hard every day on your writing, you might as well give up. Conversely, Kristen guides her fellow writers on how to set reasonable, achievable goals that will help avoid burnout, frustration, and quitting.
Also, Kieffer’s chapters (I’m sure every chapter) have some sort of activity or list of questions to answer. I read most of this on a plane, so I’ll need to go back to some sections to answer the questions on my phone or in a Word doc. Her questions are very meaningful and helpful to help you understand where you’re stuck and where you’re succeeding.
Whether you’re new or veteran to writing and publishing, there is something to learn from Kieffer. She provides enough information that makes sense and feels doable to everyone. As someone who has experienced multiple bouts of writer burnout, I found some solace in the pages.
If you get the ebook, just know that you need someplace to take notes. If not, you’ll need the print version so you can bookmark, underline, etc. There’s so much in this book. It’s not just a bunch of blog posts; these are steps to set good writing habits and get your book out there. I’m confident that if you have a pain point concerning the author’s life, you’ll likely find an answer or closure in Kieffer’s book.
Also, Kieffer’s chapters (I’m sure every chapter) have some sort of activity or list of questions to answer. I read most of this on a plane, so I’ll need to go back to some sections to answer the questions on my phone or in a Word doc. Her questions are very meaningful and helpful to help you understand where you’re stuck and where you’re succeeding.
Whether you’re new or veteran to writing and publishing, there is something to learn from Kieffer. She provides enough information that makes sense and feels doable to everyone. As someone who has experienced multiple bouts of writer burnout, I found some solace in the pages.
If you get the ebook, just know that you need someplace to take notes. If not, you’ll need the print version so you can bookmark, underline, etc. There’s so much in this book. It’s not just a bunch of blog posts; these are steps to set good writing habits and get your book out there. I’m confident that if you have a pain point concerning the author’s life, you’ll likely find an answer or closure in Kieffer’s book.