The Writer's Book of Checklists: The Quick-Reference Guide to Essential Information Every Writer Needs

by Scott Edelstein

Easy-to-use checklists provide guidance and vital information on writing and publishing.If a writer needs to know it, use it, act on it, it's here -- in an easy-to-search, fast-reference form. Checklists detail everything from how to name characters and overcome writer's block, to what business contacts can do for writers.
-- getting and keeping a great attitude that pays
-- building and honing writing as a life-long craft
-- proven principles on writing successful fiction, and nonfiction
-- information resources and writer's groups
-- the ins and outs of publishing and self-publishing, and dealing with editors and agents
-- keeping track of business and legal matters

A writing guide, a business advisor, an all-purpose writing reference.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction

240 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1991

About the author

Since 1978, Scott has studied happily and productively with several spiritual teachers, including Toni Packer, Dainin Katagiri, Tim McCarthy, and (currently) Steve Hagen. As the friend of many spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions, he has also spent much time with them off duty, sometimes serving as confidant. He is a longtime practitioner of both Buddhism and Judaism, and a committed proponent of serious spirituality in all forms and traditions. He has been a member of Methodist, Quaker, Buddhist, and Jewish congregations.

Scotts short work on spiritual topics has appeared in Shambhala Sun, American Jewish World, The Writer, the anthology What About God? (Upper Room Books), and elsewhere. His new book Sex and the Spiritual Teacher will be published in April 2011 by Wisdom Publications. A sequel, Breathe, Listen, Learn: A Practical Guide for Everyone Who Wants (or Has) a Spiritual Teacher, will be published in 2012 by Wisdom.

Scott is the author of 15 other books on a wide range of subjects, including writing and publishing, success in college, and recovery from addiction. "

Reviews

[Mindi Rosser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a tremendous resource for every writer to have in their arsenal, even if it is a few years old. It is not a type that you can read from cover to cover. Simply reference the book before you publish an article, submit a query, outline your novel, and work on your website. Many other topics are covered in this book, as well.

Great thing - it's an inexpensive investment if you purchase it from Amazon.com. :)

[Nicole Crucial · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found this book at a used bookstore. A lot of the advice is pretty dated (it was published in 1991) but much of it is solid. The section on self publishing was interesting--I didn't realize it was popular enough back then to be included as a topic in a book like this!

[Ryan Olson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fairly decent book of checklists for the average amateur writer. Most of the book is about what happens AFTER you get an agent or publisher, so for the vast majority of writers beginning their journey, it will not be a worthwhile read.