The Kick-Ass Writer: Coming Soon To Bookshelves Near You
I arrive on the back of my digital horse bearing news!
So, I get a lot of folks who ask about a print version of my writing advice.
Well, guess what?
Writer’s Digest will be publishing The Kick-Ass Writer: 1001 Ways to Write Great Fiction, Get Published, and Earn Your Audience, by yours truly. It’ll reprint a bevy of my “25 things” lists, with also a handful of new ones to provide some fresh content!
(I’ll also be speaking at the Writer’s Digest East conference in NY in April.)
Not sure of a publication date. I’ll update you when I have one!
HA HA HA I’VE FOOLED YOU ALL AND CONVINCED YOU OF MY LEGITIMACY –
Er, I mean, I’m glad my dubious writing advice will offer value to readers on bookstore shelves.
Or something.
Thanks all for coming along for the ride.
More as I know it! Eeee!
*jumps up and down, snaps ankle, cries in the mud*
deadlyeverafter
January 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM //
So exciting!!! Can’t wait to dig through your trash for souvenirs of this feat.
–Julie
pheasentsong
January 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM //
Oh, your writing advice is awesome. Why do you think we keep coming back?? High five, Chuck!
Diana
January 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM //
I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about another writer’s announcement of forthcoming work and speaking engagements. I’m going to pretend it’s because I’ve taken your advice of being happy for others and not because I’m turning into some sort of stalker-ish fan girl.
Cat York (@catyorkc)
January 18, 2013 at 11:08 AM //
Grats, Chuck! Ice that ankle!
Max
January 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM //
Awesome, congrats!
E.J. Newman
January 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM //
Blimey! Congratulations, digital writing cowboy dude
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM //
Thank you, Emma! We shall one day again toast with filthy prison toilet wine! *clink*
– c.
josinlmcquein
January 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM //
Here’s a splint for the ankle, and some ice. I hope you don’t mind, but the ice came in a tumbler of whiskey. You can just throw that out, or whatever.
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM //
Whiskey heals all the ills the flesh is heir to.
Casz Brewster
January 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM //
Congratulations, Chuck. Glad the bigwigs realized what all us fellow pantless penmonkeys already knew: you rock.
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM //
Misread at first as “earwigs.” And I was like, EWWWW. But regardless: thank you!
Sabrina E. Ogden
January 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM //
Awwww… so proud of you, Chuck!
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 1:01 PM //
MWAAAAAAH — thank you!
Ryan King
January 18, 2013 at 12:33 PM //
That is wonderful news, Chuck. Congratulations.
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 1:01 PM //
Thanks, Ryan!
Terri Lynn Coop
January 18, 2013 at 12:45 PM //
Good thing that mud is cold and icy, it should keep the swelling down. Yes! Booze-soaked, zen-lacquered words of writing wisdom on real paper! That should send the amazon-one-star-purity-squad into a total dither!
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 1:01 PM //
Haha. High-five to that.
Vago Damitio
January 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM //
Nice one Chuck. You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can’t fool yourself – actually, maybe you can. I’m not sure. Never mind. Congratulations. Looking forward to it.
Anna Lewis
January 18, 2013 at 1:40 PM //
Huzzah! Finally a penmonkey tome of my very own to dog-ear and highlight with abandon (and pet and hug and call George…oh wait)
Sara Davies
January 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM //
Your writing advice is not “dubious,” as I’m sure you know perfectly well. So cut that shit out right now. Glad it’s going to be available in print.
terribleminds
January 18, 2013 at 2:19 PM //
Hah, thanks, Sara. I consider all writing advice to be a little bit dubious — at the least, worth holding up to scrutiny on an individual 1:1 basis.
– c.
Sara Davies
January 18, 2013 at 4:42 PM //
Sure, but of course it is, just like every other realm of advice-giving. People don’t get to be God even if they want to, even when they believe their own press. Although it has been my observation and experience that most people are 90% full of shit, 10% revelation of the glorious and unexpected, I think you have successfully captured those uncommon moments in your writing books.
Leanne Shirtliffe (Ironic Mom)
January 18, 2013 at 3:01 PM //
At least you still have one good ankle. I was thrilled to see your name in the PM Deals today. 25 Things That Are Awesome!
M. Chapman
January 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM //
This is fantastic news! Your advice has helped me grow so much as a writer! Can’t wait for this… mega-book. (with 1001 words of wisdom, that must have a monster page count!).
I will eagerly await my new paperweight- er- I mean tablet of wisdom.
Still, your advice has done wonders. For that you will always have my respect.
Rick A. Carroll
January 18, 2013 at 4:18 PM //
Absolutely fantastic, Magic Talking Beardhead. Can’t wait to pick it up!
tigs (@syzara)
January 18, 2013 at 8:33 PM //
Congratulations!
/The good side of getting late to the party is that I don’t have to dig around here and just can pick up a real book. *cheers*
//One of the reasons why I read this blog and your advice is actually that you don’t say “you’re doing it wrong if you do it differently.”
Chris Mackey
January 18, 2013 at 11:26 PM //
Congrats! Your writing advice has helped me to produce content in several outlets.
You are proof that working your ass off can provide serious results! You deserve all the success that has and will come your way, Chuck!
James R. Tuck
January 19, 2013 at 1:58 AM //
Shit yeah.
Good show mate.
angie arcangioli
January 19, 2013 at 2:44 AM //
Congrats! Did they say you have to avoid the F word? You’re always an inspiration.
Beth L.
January 19, 2013 at 10:13 AM //
Congrats!!! Your advice is so helpful (and it comes laced with mental images that scar forever). Shine some more light into the dark places!!
Karen Woodward
January 19, 2013 at 1:01 PM //
That’s awesome news! Congratulations.
yusofihsan
January 20, 2013 at 12:49 AM //
Congrats Chuck, looking forward to your new 25 list.
Angela's World of Writing
January 20, 2013 at 6:27 PM //
Hello Chuck,
I have nominated you for “The Very Inspiring Blogger Award”.
Check it out http://angelagodbout.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/very-inspiring-bloggers-award/
Digressica
January 21, 2013 at 8:56 PM //
Brilliant news. Congratulations dude.
w0manp0et
January 23, 2013 at 5:23 AM //
You earned it. Congratulations!!
Dave Scott
January 23, 2013 at 12:33 PM //
A new Era in King PenMonkey’dom has arrived! Super gratz man!