reviews-hope

I’ve read enough self-help and inspirational books, and books about writing, to last a lifetime, so when I spied The Writer’s Book of Hope at my public library, I hesitated. But the title caught my eye, and I ended up gulping it down it in a few sessions. I’m glad I did-it’s given me a …

Ralph Keyes’ The Writer’s Book of Hope manages to be most encouraging to any writer and very interesting to anyone else. This book is well-written, funny, challenging, consoling and very informative. If there is a writer who ever said anything interesting and provocative about writing, there is a good chance he or she is quoted …

This book really opened my eyes to the reality of the publishing world. It also helped disapate a lot of anger and self pity I was feeling. Who knew you had to work this hard? Well, now I do. So it goes. I can now forge ahead without feeling so sorry for myself! Heybubb, New …

The Writer’s Book of Hope is an excellent antidote to the discouragement toxins that build up in writers over time. Actually, it’s a whole medicine cabinet of antidotes. Anxiety, Frustration, and Despair are part of the emotional experience of all writers, from beginners to established professionals, and Keyes offers a wide range of uplifting and …

Writing is never easy, and getting your work published can be harder still. As every writer knows, a thick skin is one of the essential tools of the trade. “Rejection, to writers, is the equivalent of being knocked down as a boxer, being heckled as a comedian, or not getting callbacks as an auditioning actor: …

Even the most prolific writers need encouragement from time to time. If you’re in need of a shot in the arm, check out [this] inspiring new book …