Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
I was sent an eARC copy of Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci by Jenna herself in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity and sorry I wasn’t able to get this review out until publication day! As always, my thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
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About the Book
Shut Up and Write the Book
A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Your Novel From Plan to Print
by Jenna Moreci
Published 24 January 2022
Genre: Non-Fiction, Writing Reference
Page Count: 278
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Writing a book can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
Are you struggling to finish, or even start your novel? Are you overwhelmed by the many steps in the writing process, drowning in endless drafts, or creatively blocked?
Shut Up and Write the Book is a step-by-step guide to crafting a novel from your first spark of an idea to the final edit. Whether you’re brand new to writing or wanting to hone your skills, this action plan provides straightforward advice while demystifying the art of storytelling.
In Shut Up and Write the Book, you’ll learn:
– Ways to select an exciting, marketable concept that incites your passion and intrigues readers
– Techniques for creating multi-dimensional characters your audience will love (or love to hate)
– How to navigate the dreaded first draft with confidence
– Tips for writing an impactful first chapter that hooks readers
– The key to eliminating sagging middle syndrome so your story is engaging from start to finish
– The best way to craft a plot twist that wows your audience
– How to write a climax that takes your story to a new, thrilling level
– And much more
Enjoy bestselling author Jenna Moreci’s no-nonsense guidance and saucy sarcasm as she walks you through every step of the writing process. If you want to finally hunker down and finish your novel, read Shut Up and Write the Book today.
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My Review
My Rating: 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I was sent an eARC copy of Shut Up and Write the Book by Jenna Moreci by Jenna herself in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity and sorry I wasn’t able to get this review out until publication day! As always, my thoughts are my own and my review is honest.
Whether you’re already a fan of Jenna Moreci’s books and/or YouTube channel or not, this book is fantastic! If you’re in the process of writing a book or try to get started with that process, this book has all the advice you need for every stage of the process.
Much like the snarky, sarcastic content we’re used to seeing on Jenna’s YouTube channel, this book offers very valid and helpful advise without sounding like a dry instructional guide that takes itself too seriously. All the snark and sarcasm is here and it comes across just as fun and playful as it does on video. If you like the idea of having a one-stop guide for writing to refer to but you find those books are usually impossible to slog through, this book is here to save you! It’s just as entertaining as it is informative.
Jenna breaks down her writing process so clearly and accessibly that I’m confident anyone determined to write a book could use this guide alone and survive the process in record time. Not only does this book provide great advice, but it also shares excellent resources, like Jenna’s own character profile planner, complete with instructions on how to use it, why it’s important, and how to use tools like this without stalling out on writing that doesn’t further your book.
And again, yes, if you’re a fan of Jenna’s channel and her author advice videos, this book will feel pleasantly familiar! That’s not to say that one replaces the other, I’ve been watching Jenna’s channel since before The Savior’s Champion came out, and I think this book has a lot to offer all in one place that you wouldn’t necessarily be able to get from watching her archive.
In summary, this is the most fun I’ve ever had reading a writing advice book, and the advice is excellent! You don’t need to be a Jenna fan to get a lot out of this, and you won’t be wasting your money if you’ve already been taking her advice for years in other forms. If you’re looking for direction in your writing process, read this book!
About the Author
- International #1 Amazon Bestseller
- YouTube’s Cyborg Queen
- Aquarius, tall person, & southpaw
Jenna Moreci is a #1 bestselling author of dark fantasy, as well as a YouTube sensation with hundreds of thousands of subscribers. The Savior’s Champion, her first novel in The Savior’s Series, was voted one of the Best Books of All Time by Book Depository.
Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Jenna spends her free time laughing until her face hurts with her goofball fiancé and snuggling with her tiny dog.
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