The Complete Guide to Writing a Book
Most “complete guides to writing a book” are written by people who have never actually sat in the trenches of a deadline-driven editorial room, or worse, by those trying to sell you a dream that doesn’t pay the rent. They tell you to “find your voice” or “wait for the muse,” as if inspiration is something you can schedule between coffee and lunch. I’ve spent twenty-one years watching writers go broke chasing those nebulous concepts while ignoring the brutal logistics of the actual trade. If you’re looking for a magical journey of self-discovery, you’ve come to the wrong place; if…