The Writer Within You.

The Writer Within You

Charles Jacobs

Caros Books

16 Pinecrest Drive, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

9780979363603 $19.95

Writing for Publication During Your Retirement Years

In his book "The Writer Within You" award winning author Charles Jacobs provides the reader with a step by step guide to writing and publishing during the retirement years. This is a "hands on" how to book which covers everything from how to building confidence as a new writer right through to the process of revising, editing, and writing a book proposal.

I personally benefited from the chapters on writing fiction and the ways it is similar to writing non-fiction and the important elements to be considered when writing either or both. I also gleaned a lot of good strategy in the material dealing with writing personal stories and memoirs

Jacobs provided excellent information on trends in communication being used today: writing for e-zines, using blogs, and print on demand publishing. These up dates make this a timely important resource with a broad base of technical and traditional information for a variety of writing experiences.

The chapter sidebars included feature "Word's of Wisdom" compiled from well known authors, editors, agents, and publishers. These tips are an important and valuable motivational source for both beginning and seasoned writers.

Jacob's writing is well thought out, dynamically developed and well structured. Charles delights in helping new writers accomplish their personal passions as they fulfill their dream and become published authors. I plan to keep my personal copy handy for frequent referral as I sharpen my own writing skills.

Charles Jacob's introduces the basics building blocks for developing the writing craft, as well as the progression and elements that go into publishing. "The Writer Within You" is instructive, broad, and inspirational. This is an excellent resource for every writer.

Richard R. Blake

Reviewer