SELECTED REVIEWS

Sawyer on Science Fiction by Robert J. Sawyer

"Incisive and often startlingly frank views on writing, publishing, and human shenanigans past, present, and future."

– Amazing Stories

The Jazz Sessions by Martin L. Shoemaker

"Martin's ability to teach writing concepts is unlike anyone's I've ever met. I took pages of notes and for someone who attended a lot of writing conferences in the past and thought she heard it all, this was a pleasant surprise- and humbling! Martins mix of information, humor and stories are interbreed with his extensive knowledge and understanding not just of how to write a dang good story, but of the industry as well. So being informative and entertaining was a perfect fit for my adhd brain. Oh to be that talented. Well this book will get you several steps closer to the talent you'd like to pursue. There are only a few places I'd send aspiring authors to learn from, most of the greatest have passed on- but Martin Shoemaker is high on that short list to learn from. Not only do I recommend Martin to new authors, but to my long term author friends as well. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed."

– Bex May

Publishing Aggressively Wide by Mark Leslie Lefebvre

"The book is everything I expected and more. Written in a conversational tone, the book can be consumed cover to cover or by subject matter/topic. There is a wealth of information inside, some of which validates what I figured out on my own, but all of which will be helpful as I make my way along the WIDE journey. I like that the author explains his reasoning for his opinions as well as sharing what worked or didn't work for him, thus allowing readers to decide for themselves how to proceed on their own journey. As Mark says: there are no silver bullets to success, but this chock-full-of-knowledge book provides a strong foundation to give authors a fighting chance in the world of publishing WIDE. I'd give this ten stars if I could."

– Linda Shenton Matchett

Managing Your Inner Artist / Writer by M.L. Buchman

"Great book that shows how to get your business side and creative side working together!"

– Tonya Price

Write Fearless Edit Smart Get Published by Lisa Mangum

"Enough nuggets of wisdom on editing and finding an agent to make it worth aspiring novelists' time."

– Publishers Weekly

Sweeter than Silence by Viphoria

"Nourishing to my whole persona as an artist."

– Drew Nichols, Broadway pianist and orchestral composer

The Coffee Break Novelist by Kevin McLaughlin

"Fantastic book! I enjoyed that he called out 4thewords for being a huge help to authors. I'm one for scheduling my day (and finding lack of time) but the author challenges another method I'll be trying tomorrow; Jotting down everything I'm doing in thirty minute blocks to see where I'm wasting time. I can already tell it will be telling! Great book through and through."

– Reader review

The Artisan Author by Johnny B. Truant

"Art over algorithms, soul over speed. Johnny provides encouragement for indie authors who want to make a living on passion, not pace, and a practical roadmap for focusing on delivering high value books to true fans."

– Joanna Penn, The Creative Penn

The Romance Novel Blueprint by Erin M. Brown

"In The Romance Novel Blueprint, Erin Brown puts the romance genre under a microscope and offers a detailed and useful analysis of exactly what makes a romance novel tick. Highly recommended for any writer."

– New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, coauthor of Dune: House Atreides

Release Strategies by Craig Martelle

"After 70 books and their associated publishing, I still found information in this volume that I could put to use to improve the re-release of an old series. It moved the needle."

– Diane Capri, New York Times Bestselling Author

Block Busters! by C. Michelle Jefferies

"This is a great resource for any writer experiencing any type of block."

– Janet Lott

The Author Stuck List by Becca Syme

"I took comfort when my particular stucks were revealed showing I was not the only person who struggles with them."

– Amazon Customer