I couldn't read very much of this before my e-arc timed out on me.

Welcome to the Writer's Life
by Paulette Perhach

This book is a good starting point for anyone who has always thought about pursuing a creative career as a writer but isn't sure where to begin. Perhach focuses on the Writing Business, Writing Practice, and Reading Practice as the pillars on which to focus building in order to have a successful and balanced creative life. What I greatly appreciate about Perhach's book is that she is avoids getting too technical (this is an introduction to the lifestyle, not a craft book) and that she is very clear-eyed in her assessment of what the writer's life looks like and the challenges that it can present. This is definitely a book that I'll be recommending in my writing group.

This book was such a helpful writer's guide! It was full of useful industry and craft information! Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy for review. Full review on blog.

Quite a brief, but useful guide for anyone thinking of taking their writing up a notch and submitting pieces. Lots of sensible advice.

This is a good introduction to writing and everything that comes with being a writer. I think if you’ve read other books on the topic, this one may just be reiterating the same information.

I only got to read the first 1/3 of this - when I was first approved it didn't have an archive date, so it must have been added later without warning, which is a shame as it meant I missed the chance to finish it. What I read was perfectly enjoyable though. As a published writer I didn't find it super useful, but it would have been great back before I had a book out. The visuals are lovely and the advice very supportive. I'd recommend this (at least the part I read).

A pretty good book. Read it and take what your find useful from it. I was expecting more humor, but maybe that was just me.

I couldn't really get along with this book. Apart from it being quite choppy and containing much that didn't interest me, the layout is a bit messy with lumps of text in no particular order and all mixed up. This for too time-consuming to try and work out. However, I won't give a low rating to a book I didn't even finish reading.

This... seriously reads like the literary therapy session that every writer needs at SOME point in their process. I was lucky enough to get a free copy at just the right time in my own process and I’ll forever be grateful! Just like going to reading gives you, a writer, perspective on the reality of the trade and, hopefully, inspiration to KEEP WRITING no matter what because even the most successful authors were in your shoes once (which is one piece of advice given in the book; as part of finding your community, go be in the world of writing!), this book is full of the most supportive nuggets of hope that I’d strongly advise anyone who is stuck or feeling particularly pessimistic, to just grab a copy and sit with it for a few days, then get your butt back in the chair and make your art.

A very informative book about writing! As an aspiring author, I found this book to be a very helpful read! I will definitely be utilizing some of the things I read in the future.

This book had a lot of information. Some of it was a little overwhelming to me. It was more complicated than I anticipated.

This was a lovely introduction to "the Writer's Life" with a great mix between real advice, useful experiences and mini exercises to get the juices flowing. Perhach is great at releasing some of the tension beginning authors feel by sharing her own experiences and own self doubts. Am I authorly enough, am I working hard enough, producing enough, etc. Although I usually don't follow a lot of the advice I'm given (I know, character flaw) I found most of the advice in Welcome to the Writer's Life really useful and the mini exercises shared by Perhach were also informative. I'd definitely recommend this to those readers and writers who are looking for a little bit of help!

Writing is a solitary profession, since you spend much of your time staring at a computer screen or notebook. This book may make you feel less alone. Filled with practical advice, encouragement, and how-to steps to establish your life and living as a writer.

You are looking about 290 pages within six chapters. a book that seems to aim to help those reading it to be a writer. It is not totally ground breaking if you have read other writing books. Helps you through the writing process. You do get exercises and some quotes from authors. it is personable with the information. It is like you are in a writing introduction class.

This is a great reference book for people considering their contribution to the craft. New writers and intermediate writers who need a refresher on the business can use this book as a resource. I appreciated some of the book suggestions because I'm always looking for recommendations. The book was well organized. The author's witty personality showed through in this book, keeping me interested in reading until the end.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.

Having just written my first novel, this book is great for helping me with my revisions. This is a great book for a new writer like myself. Thanks, NetGalley for the book.

I loved this practical guide to writing - it had so many useful pieces of advice as well as interesting anecdotes which made reading more fun and less like a textbook. This book has really inspired me to start writing, I would highly recommend it to any aspiring writer!

A bird's eye view of the writer's life. Enjoyable read targeted mostly at newbies.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

With great warmth and a light fun touch, award-winning author Paulette Perhach shepherds writers to productive success in WELCOME TO THE WRITER’S LIFE. Especially good for beginners, but helpful for writers at any level who need that extra oomph to keep fighting the good fight. Covers getting started, improving craft, adding in a valuable reading habit, and mastering the biz and marketing sides. Also incorporates current success psychology and lifestyle design, while offering exercises, checklists, infographics, tools, and writers’ insider tips to boost confidence and skill levels. Written in a highly relatable style from one who’s been there. 5/5

Pub Date 14 Aug 2018

Thanks to Sasquatch Books and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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This inspiring, witty, readable, and very informative guide is a must-read for any and all aspiring writers (for any artists or creative-types, really). It covers both the nuts and bolts of writing and submitting/publishing, as well as how to be and stay motivated and optimistic, and Perhach adds examples from her own life as a writer, which are relatable and funny. A+