I absolutely loved my MFA creative writing program at Goddard College. I learned so much about the writing process and about myself as an artist. However, my one main gripe with the program was that I didn’t learn ANYTHING about the business of writing. We weren’t educated in how to pitch projects or how to get an agent. I do feel like these omissions didn’t really set me up for success or for the reality of how difficult it is to be a writer.

Enter Pitch Craft by Laura Goode. This incredibly helpful nonfiction book breaks down everything from writing an effective pitch (short or long-form) to making sure you’re paid for your work. There were so many aspects of this business that I didn’t know already (or didn’t understand enough about). Goode provides plenty of helpful tips, but she’s also got a ton of experience as a writing professional that she can share. Her conversational tone makes this book a lot more fun than some other writing guides have seemed, and her approach of breaking down everything into manageable chunks made me feel more confident in setting out on my own.

It’s hard enough being a writer with the daily challenges of self-doubt and lack of a road map for your career. Goode’s book is not only packed full of actionable advice, it’s also a great way to remind writers that there is hope out there for everyone to achieve our dreams. I’m so grateful that she was willing to share her tips with the rest of us!

5 stars

*Free copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*