There is some great advice in this book! And the approach is novel. It doesn't discuss writing craft in any great detail, but rather it discusses how to stay happy and motivated during the writing process. And this book covers all stages of the writing process, from initial conception to the post-completion business end of things.

Most of the advice is singular to writers; however there is a good spattering of suggestions that are surprisingly universal. Definitely motivational. I even started my “Inspiration List” before I had finished the book!

Clever and fun, with so many good ideas. If you are a writer, you are bound to find something to take away from this book.

I think Marissa Meyer has a lot of excellent advice in this book — unfortunately, it's nothing that hasn't been covered extensively elsewhere. It also felt like the focus wasn't truly on writer happiness, but cramming any and all publishing advice in here to fill it out into a book. I think this is a great concept that would work better as an article, not a full-length book. Still, I think Marissa Meyer is a great author and if anyone likes having a lot of standard publishing advice in one place, mixed in with pep talks that every writer could probably use, they should pick up this book. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I loved this! It's so helpful and informative for new, old or in between writers. I feel like anyone could find a way to benefit from this knowledge.

Engaging and accessible. A recommended purchase for collections where writing craft titles are popular.