Are you an author
in progress?
"Nourishment for the writer's soul and motivation for the writer's heart."-James Scott Bell, best-selling author and writing instructor
The only book written by the team at Writer Unboxed, Author in Progress: A No-Holds-Barred Guide to What It Really Takes to Get Published isn’t just a love letter to authors; it’s a lesson-filled journey through the stages a novelist travels on the way to The End.
Published in 2016 by Writer's Digest and with a foreword by bestselling author James Scott Bell, Author in Progress homes in on key craft milestones and psychological hurdles that writers face while drafting a novel, and provides practical, unboxed tips for conquering them.
Written with 50+ contributors and guests, and laid out in 7 parts (Prepare, Write, Invite, Improve, Rewrite, Persevere, Release), Author in Progress offers one page after another of accessible wisdom and actionable advice for writers at every level.
You'll love Author in Progress if ...
...you're an aspiring novelist working on your first book
...you're an experienced veteran looking for ways to enhance your career and connect with your writing community
...you've finished your first draft and could use guidance regarding the next steps
...you're seeking clear, effective advice about what it really takes to get published
Author in Progress features:
- 50+ essays by WU's team of writers, including best-selling authors, editors, and industry leaders
- advice on first drafts, conducting research, seeking critique, revising, getting published, and more
- an encouraging and empowering guide to completing a novel featuring the voices you've come to know and trust here at Writer Unboxed