Review

Sometimes all we need is a Lil light, a Lil guidance to Find our way, isn’t it? This book is like that light, for all the aspiring writers. Have you ever thought about writing a book? Are you planning to write one? Stop here and read till the end! We have a perfect guide with us today!

( @writernaama ) Heena J. Shrivastava is a TEDx Speaker, an author of 4 Books, a Book Coach and a sub-editor of World Book of Records, London. The Writer’s Code is a perfect guide for all the aspiring writers, where Heena shares her Journey as a writer, She clears all the doubts a budding writer could have about writing, editing, publishing or Marketing the book. Sounds interesting, right?

Divided into 5 parts, from Mindset to writing to editing to publishing and marketing the book, the author explains the whole process. In the journey of writing, we often face a creative block, question our abilities, or could not take the book to the final stage. This book will give you clarity, will make you aware of the planning and publishing process.

What I loved most about the book? It’s the way the author explains every single detail. Yes, with the help of charts, questions and methods, the author candidly shares her journey and all the concepts. I loved reading the Outline VS Out of Line chapter, That Monster called ‘Self Doubt’, Mind your Mindset chapter the most. From dealing with self-doubt to writer’s block to how to outline your book, there are so many things to learn from this book. I liked how the author created formulas and rules that make the process easier.

With the simple language and intriguing writing style, it’s a book to treasure. It will not make you a successful writer overnight but will teach you the correct formula, show you the correct path.

▶Some lessons I learned from this book.

~ Challenges are common, what matters here is the choices we make about what to do with those challenges.

~ When in Doubt, Question!

~ The hardest part will be taking the first step and committing to the journey.

There are many other lessons! I Will be sharing soon. Overall, It’s a perfect, raw and interesting book.