I really enjoyed "Who Dares Wins" by Bob Mayer, so I was excited to read "Warrior Writer: From Writer to Published Author.
" I enjoyed the book, and I believe it has a lot of useful advice for those in the writing field, and some can even be applied elsewhere too.
However, I don't rate it as high as "Who Dares Wins" because this book wasn't as polished.
What I mean by that is there are a number of typos, and the book is more like an outline in places and doesn't have the flow of his previous book that I so much enjoyed.
Regardless of the "outline" format in places, I did find a lot of practical advice that makes sense to me and will help me as I shape and further my writing career.
Mayer's goal with this book is to educate writers on how to be an author and conquer their fears.
He intended to share a holistic approach that encompasses goals, intent, environment, personality, change, courage, communication and leadership that provides writers with a road map to become successful authors.
In many ways, I believe he accomplished that goal, however with a bit of polishing and editing, I think the book could be even stronger and more reader friendly and useful.
As a former paratrooper and sniping instructor, as well as a martial art and self-defense instructor, I really related to much that Mayer wrote about.
I especially related since my first novel is a thriller about two former military snipers.
The military model that Mayer uses fits with my personality and personal beliefs.
I like how he instructs writers to make a plan, or set goals, that go beyond just writing your first or next book.
There are also many other little lessons and experiences that Mayer shares that shed light on the real business of writing.
He also addresses that the business is changing.
Besides the practical advice on becoming a successful author, this book has a motivational element to it.
Face it, writing can be lonely and daunting, not to mention frustrating and demoralizing.
Sometimes a shot of encouragement or motivation is needed to get one's butt back in the chair and the fingers typing on the keyboard.
(Or for some, putting pen to paper or dictating into a recorder) This book does have that element to it, and I not only gained some useful strategies to help plan my writing, but became a bit more motivated to get to writing.
I think this is a good book for those who want to be authors, especially those that slant toward the military, martial arts, etc.
, like I do.
However, I think Mayer could make it great with a little more polishing and editing to eliminate the "outline" feel and look of it.
I will be reading parts again.