Book Details
- Title: 10 Takes: Pacific Northwest Writers – Perspectives on Writing
- Author: Jennifer Roland
- Length: 160 pages
- Publication Date: August 2015
- Publisher: GladEye Press
BOOK REVIEW by M.C. Simon
10 Takes: Pacific Northwest Writers – Perspectives on Writing
The book’s title grabbed my attention making me curious to see how a Pacific Northwest Writer sees the writing world. I am not from the Northwest area and will probably never be, but I was even more curious what the book was about, knowing that Jennifer Roland, the author, is “a freelance and marketing writer with more than 20 years of experience in newspaper, magazine, and marketing environments. Moreover, the author is also a virtual assistant for other writers, helping them build their online presence and connecting with readers.”
“Writing is writing” as the author says, but it is very interesting to meet a group of writers that has come together to share their mindset towards what they know and love about writing.
Interviewing writers of multiple genres, backgrounds and at different stages of their career and various backgrounds, the author succeeds to bring together screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, poets, playwrights, graphic novelists, children’s writers, for this interesting Q/A book.
A book of very original interviews, “10 TAKES: Pacific Northwest Writers – Perspectives on Writing” is a must have for any writer. Written in an attractive style, it is at the same time an enjoyable read and also a very useful source, bringing together insights from several writers.
Not only is every writer bringing their own perspective and expertise to the conversation, but they also give the reader, aspiring writers and authors, many pieces of advice based on their writing experience. Some of them having a very original writing experience while being volunteers in prisons, or revealing methods to write while being in the shower, how to collaborate and networking and how to find your own success.
Hoping that I made you curious about the book, I recommend “10 TAKES: Pacific Northwest Writers – Perspectives on Writing.” You will be surprised by the magnitude of information that you’ll find inside it.
Five stars from me. 🙂
10 Takes – Synopsis
Ten Takes on Writing summary: From novelists to poets to playwrights, Jennifer Roland interviews a variety of authors who have one thing in common — they have all chosen to make the Pacific Northwest their home. Covering a diversity of disciplines — from comics, fantasy, and detective novels to long-form poetry and illustrated children’s series — 10 distinguished authors provide unique perspectives about their craft, provide helpful writing advice and tips for success, and share their passion for living and writing in the Pacific Northwest.
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About the Author
Jennifer Roland is a freelance and marketing writer with more than 20 years experience in newspaper, magazine, and marketing environments. Jennifer also works as a virtual assistant to writers, helping them build their online presence and connect with readers so they can focus on what they love — writing.
She loves fiction and writes that under the name Jennifer C. Rodland. She hopes to put all of the lessons she learned writing this book into getting more of that published.
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Ten takes from Pacific Northwest writers aren't opinions-they are battle notes from people who survived the blank page.
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Covering a diversity of disciplines—from comics, fantasy, and detective novels to long-form poetry and illustrated children’s series—10 distinguished authors provide unique perspectives about their craft, provide helpful writing advice and tips for success, and share their passion for living and writing in the Pacific Northwest. So, what’s next for you?
Thanks for stopping by, Claude Chasey 🙂
To answer your question… my next book waits to be published. Soon 🙂
Thank you for hosting MC!!!!
I enjoyed this post.
Hugs,
~Crystal
My pleasure, Crystal! 🙂
Hugs!
Very interesting! I must get a copy of this – as an author myself, and also a freelance writer who helps other writers, this is right in my ball park! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by, Hazel. I am sure you’ll enjoy the book. We have a giveaway for this. Stay tuned 🙂