I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
Author Melanie Faith showcases to readers the path and means of taking their story from the writing phase to the publication phase in her book “From Promising to Published”.
The Synopsis
You’ve been writing and honing your craft for months or years and are curious about seeking publication for your latest project. Perhaps you wonder about the next steps in the process. Look no further!
This book has a little something for every writer interested in expanding their audience and sharing their writing with readers, from pre-writing and writing your drafts to choosing your market and the writing life before, during, and after publication.
Topics covered include:
- The Lovely Littles: Breaking into Literary Magazines
- The Spinning Spider: Keeping Track of your Brainchildren
- Options, You’ve Got ’em: Traditional, Indie/Small, University Press, or Self-Publishing
- Two Streams with One Stone: To Simultaneously Submit or Not
- Monetize it! Part One: All about the Benjamins; Monetize it! Part Two: Risk and a Swimming Metaphor
- The Myth of the Fancy-Pants Tools
- The Art of Writing the Author Bio
- Paradox Meets Passion: Writer vs. Author
- The Slam-Bam Reply: Now in Two Painful Varieties; Creative Noodling
- F.U.N
and so much more!
The Review
This was such a thoughtful and meaningful read. Authors and aspiring writers will absolutely love this book. The author’s writing style was very pointed and personable, allowing the reader to feel more like they were in a conversation and less like they were being preached to. This friendly and relatable approach to the subject allows readers to connect more to the author’s message, and the lessons found within.
I absolutely loved the amount of information the author was able to fit into this book. From the process of crafting an author bio and finding a target audience, to more thoughtful approaches such as making multiple submissions and finding a literary magazine to be featured in, as well as the differences between an author and a writer, this book does an incredible job of not only drawing the reader in but finding the right balance of inspiration and education.
The Verdict
Honest, thought-provoking, and engaging, author Melanie Faith’s “From Promising to Published” is a must-read guide and reference book on the publishing process for authors. The knowledge the reader is able to glean from this book and the writing style will allow readers to return to this book time and time again and keeps authors invested in learning the process of getting their work published in a cohesive way. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
Melanie Faith is a night-owl writer and editor who moves through the daytime world with her camera. She’s an introvert who likes to wear many hats, too, including as a poet, photographer, professor, and tutor. She’s been a doodler for years but just recently started to share her perfectly imperfect doodles. She loves to write about historical settings in poetry and prose, and this fall she taught both a Leaping Worlds class for historical fiction and time-travel writers as well as a university class about publishing. She especially enjoys creating nonfiction craft books that assist fellow authors on their writing paths, including books packed with tips about writing flash fiction and poetry. Her latest published craft books are: Photography for Writers, guides for teaching online and writing a research book respectively, and From Promising to Published: A Multi-Genre, Insider’s Guide to the Publication Process (all from Vine Leaves Press). Read more about her books, classes, and arts projects at https://melaniedfaith.com.
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Blog Tour Calendar
December 5th @ The Muffin
Join WOW as we celebrate the launch of Melanie Faith’s blog tour of From Promising to Publishing. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
December 5th @ Karen Brown Tyson
Visit Karen’s blog today and read about whether to monetize your writing or keep it a hobby.
December 7th @ Create Write Now
Visit Mari’s blog today to read a guest post by Melanie Faith about how to self-motivate.
https://www.createwritenow.com/journal-writing-blog
December 8th @ Margay Leah Justice’s Blog
Join Margay as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
https://margayleahjustice.blogspot.com/
December 9th @ Blunt Scissors Book Reviews
Jennifer shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s helpful book From Promising to Published.
https://www.instagram.com/bluntscissorsbookreviews/
December 10th @ World of My Imagination
Visit Nicole’s blog to catch her review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
https://worldofmyimagination.com/
December 11th @ Shoe’s Seeds and Stories
Visit Linda’s blog as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
https://lschuelerca.wordpress.com/
December 12th @ One Writer’s Journey
Sue shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s helpful book for writers From Promising to Published.
December 13th @ Lisa Haselton’s Book Reviews & Interviews
Visit Lisa’s blog for an interview with author Melanie Faith about her book From Promising to Published.
https://lisahaselton.com/blog/
December 15th @ Mother Daughter Bookclub
Join Cindy as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
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December 16th @ The Faerie Review
Lily shares her thoughts about Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
https://www.thefaeriereview.com/
December 18th @ Michelle Cornish’ Blog
Come by Michelle’s blog and read Melanie Faith’s guest post about overcoming imposter syndrome.
https://www.michellecornish.com/blog
December 20th @ A Storybook World
Deirdra features a spotlight of Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
https://www.astorybookworld.com/
December 21st @ Elle Backenstoe’s Blog
Join Elle as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
December 22nd @ Author Anthony Avina’s Blog
Visit Anthony’s blog and read his review of From Promising to Published.
https://authoranthonyavinablog.com/category/blog-tours/
December 23rd @ Help Me Naomi
Noami shares a review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
December 24th @ The Mommies Reviews
Join Tara she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published and hosts a giveaway too.
https://www.themommiesreviews.com/
December 27th @ Mindy McGinnis’ Blog
Join Mindy’s blog today where author Melanie Faith shares tips on writing author bios that have personality and heart.
https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog
December 27th @ Beverley A. Baird’s Blog
Join Beverley as she reviews Melanie Faith’s book From Promising to Published.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
December 29th @ Beverley A. Baird’s Blog
Visit Beverley’s blog to read a guest post by Melanie Faith about the benefits of hiring a freelance editor and how to find a good fit.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/
January 2nd @ Elle Backenstoe’s Blog
Visit Elle’s blog again and read Melanie Faith’s guest post about the benefits of beta readers and how to find one.
January 3rd @ Editor 911
Join Margo as she features a guest post by Melanie Faith about the taking-on-too-much spiral.
January 4th @ Liberate & Lather
Visit Angie’s blog and read her review of From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith. She hosts a giveaway and also interviews author Melanie Faith about her book.
https://liberateandlather.com/blog
January 5th @ Word Magic
Fiona reviews this helpful writing book From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith. Don’t miss it!
http://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com/
January 7th @ Leslie’s Voice
Join Leslie as she reviews From Promising to Published by Melanie Faith.
