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Comments from Midwest Book Review: “Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, the book is impressively ‘reader friendly’ in tone and commentary style — making it an especially and unreservedly recommended reading for any and all aspiring writers and novice publishers.”

The initial response to my new book has been very favorable. The first (unpaid) professional review, directly below this letter, has already come back even though it was submitted to the reviewing service only a few weeks before.

From the press release: “Tips to Writers from a Book Publisher: Making Book Publishing a Fun Adventure” is a helpful and informative guide into the world of book publishing seen through the eyes of a book publisher who is also an author. Hundreds of practical tips balance the intuitive guidance from an author with fifty years of experience.

Paperback by John Schmidt is $9.99 at Amazon.com/books, 143 pages.

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John Schmidt

Jim Cox Report: September 2021
Jim Cox is the Editor of the Jim Cox Report and The Midwest Book Review, a large and very respected reviewing organization.
In a letter to his associates and key readers, Jim Cox, said: “Here is a definite and useful book that deserves to be drawn to the attention of all aspiring (and experienced) authors wanting their projects to be published.”

Tips to Writers from a Book Publisher
John Schmidt
Path Publishing
https://pathpublishing.com
9781891774959, $9.99, PB, 143pp

https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Writers-Book-Publisher-Publishing/dp/1891774956

Synopsis: Comprised of hundreds of ‘real world’ practical tips based on and drawing directly from author/publisher John Schmidt’s fifty years of experience and expertise, “Tips to Writers from a Book Publisher: Making Book Publishing a Fun Adventure” is no ordinary ‘how to’ compendium of ‘tips, tricks & techniques’. Rather it is a impressively informative combination of instructional and instructive insights into writing, publishing, and getting published.

The subjects covered are as practical as they are informative, ranging from General Advice about the Publishing Business; Submissions; Marketing; and Self-Publishing; to Computers and Tech Support People; Encouraging Other Authors and Yourself; and an Appendix (Definitions of Poem Forms) — along with so much more!.

Critique: Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, “Tips to Writers from a Book Publisher: Making Book Publishing a Fun Adventure” is impressively ‘reader friendly’ in tone and commentary style — making it an especially and unreservedly recommended reading for any and all aspiring writers and novice publishers — as well as community, college, and university library Contemporary Writing/Publishing collections.

Jim Cox
Midwest Book Review
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Midwest Book Review MBR: Our site hosts monthly book review e-zines for public use, as well as articles of advice, tips, tricks, and techniques for writers, publishers, publicists, reviewers, and book lovers!

Some writers start their careers with tremendous optimism, but go through periods where the whole process is shut down. I encourage you to never let that happen. Consistency over the months and years will bring tremendous enjoyment, perhaps a wide audience, and possibly financial success beyond your current expectations. But none of that can happen if you allow outside influences to greatly interfere.

The following article from my latest book, “Tips for Writers from a Book Publisher,” identifies two kinds of interference, grief and anger. See if this article helps you determine how to avoid crises so that you are better able to circumvent situations and fully enjoy your wonderful career as a writer.

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Dealing with Negative Emotions

I heard about a woman who put aside her writing for many months, perhaps years, after the death of her second husband. For some reason, perhaps going back to her childhood, she believed that indulging in grief was the proper thing to do.

Another man I know would get very upset about people or processes that were not going his way. He ended up in the hospital, has thousands of dollars in medical bills, and I don’t think has fully learned his lesson, that a negative emotion is more harmful to our own physical bodies than to anyone else.

The Bible says for us to not grumble or complain about anything (Do all things without murmurings and disputings. Philippians 2:14). Now, why would it say that? Do negative emotions have any effect on our peace of mind and our productivity?

I’m not saying that these two individuals had no valid arguments for grief or anger, but I think each of us has to do an examination of a negative emotion and ask, “What is this costing me? Is it worth it?”

And what is more important to us eventually, our projects and careers, or negative emotions and anxiety? I think we need to stay alert to any situation or thought process that might be a drain on our spiritual energy level.

During the last few years, I have had several friends and associates pass from this existence into the next. In each case I have not given in to extreme grief. My response was, “That was their decision.” Each of us has free will. We can decide to live full, productive lives, or not stay on Earth as long as we might. The Bible also says we have at least 120 years available for productive, creative work, if we want them. (And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. Genesis 6:3)

Three of the people who passed on were avid cigarette smokers. I confronted two of them about this fact, that cigarette smoking would shorten their lives. One said that she enjoyed ci******es and the other said he had recently quit. I’m not sure if he died from smoking ci******es or from something else. Anyway, if we have life-threatening habits, it is only logical that we change our ways.

I’m not saying that giving up a habit or making a lifestyle change is easy, but I think the attempt has to be made. We have a responsibility to God, other people, and ourselves to live creative, caring lives that make life on Earth worth having been born to experience.

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Tips to Writers from a Book Publisher: Making Book Publishing a Fun Adventure

By John Schmidt

Paperback is available at Amazon.com for $9.99, 143 pages.
https://tinyurl.com/yunjccu3

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