Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Self Help Book Review: Creating your First Novel by Hank Quense

Today, I have a wonderful self help book for new writers!  Check out Creating Your First Novel, read my thoughts on the book & enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!


Book Title:  Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction, 120 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Self Help, ​
Publisher:  Strange Worlds Publishing
Release date:  Oct 15, 2023
Content Rating:  G 

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About the Book


Are you writing your first book? Or are you thinking about writing it?
Do you have any idea what you’re getting into?
No? Let’s talk about it.
Most aspiring authors concentrate on writing the book to the exclusion of all else. However, the reality is that creating a book is a long-term, multi-phase project and writing it is only one facet of the project.
The complete project involves five separate phases:
  • Planning the book
  • Writing the book
  • Publishing the book
  • Marketing the book
  • Author business issues
Unfortunately, planning and writing a book does nothing to prepare the author for the other phases of the project. The only commonality between the phases is that they are about a single book.
Another difficulty with the creative project is that almost all information on the process only discusses one phase of it.
Until now.
Creating Your First Novel covers all five phases.
It is written by an author who has gone through the project over two dozen times. Creating Your First Novel provides a road map to get you through the process without losing your sanity.
 
My Review

Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense is Perfect for New Authors. Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense is a comprehensive guide to creating a first novel loaded with encouragement and practical advice. The author breaks down the complex process of novel creation into manageable, bite-sized steps. This approach demystifies the writing process and makes it accessible to writers of all experience levels. From developing a compelling plot to crafting memorable characters, Quense provides a roadmap that is easy to follow and rich in insights.

 

Creating Your First Novel Blends Instruction Guide with Real-World Examples. The author's engaging writing style makes the learning experience enjoyable and accessible. Quense seamlessly blends instruction with real-world examples, drawing on his own experiences as a successful author to illustrate key concepts. This personal touch creates a connection between the reader and the material, fostering a sense of camaraderie and a shared passion for storytelling.


Would I recommend Creating Your First Novel by Hank Quense? Quense addresses common challenges and concerns budding authors face, offering practical solutions and words of encouragement. The book's upbeat tone is a constant reminder that the writing journey, though challenging, is ultimately rewarding. The author encourages readers to embrace their unique perspective and style. By doing so, he empowers writers to discover and hone their distinctive narrative voice, a crucial aspect of successful storytelling. Creating Your First Novel is a well-organized, well-presented self-help guide for new writers.


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Meet the Author

Hank Quense has self-published his books for over 12 years. His non-fiction books cover fiction writing (Creating Stories), self-publishing (How to Self-publish and Market a Book, Self-publish a Book in 10 Steps), marketing (Book Marketing Fundamentals) and author business (Business Basics for Authors).

He also lectures on these subjects in schools, libraries and on webinars.

Hank recently started https://hankquense.podia.com/ The site provides solutions to pain points (problems) for fiction writers, self-publishing authors and authors who are trying to market their books.


Connect with the Author: Website X ~ Facebook Pinterest YouTube ~ BookBub ~ Goodreads
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