A review by zhelana
Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now by Kathi Kamen Goldmark, Sam Barry

3.0

I mean, the big takeaway from this book is that I'm not ever even going to try to get published. While I honestly believe that my writing is good enough, I don't have the mental capacity to deal with all the stress of publishing, the consequences of publishing, and writing and editing quickly enough to keep a writing contract. Honestly, it sounds exhausting and stressful and not at all worth it. That said, if you do want to publish, and you're sure about that, then this is a good book for teaching you about the industry and the parts of books that go on behind the scenes between writing and a publication date. You should know what you're getting into, and this book provides that. This may not be the outcome the authors were hoping for, deciding not to publish. But I thank them for an honest look at the publishing industry and the ability to make an informed decision about this for myself.