Book Talk/Some Writers Deserve to Starve!

Some Writers Deserve to Starve!  31 Brutal Truths About The Publishing Industry.  Elaura Niles puts into words what beginning writers already know in their guts.  Getting published isn't easy.  Once the writing's done, the work begins. 
But then again, what of value ever comes easily?

It helps to get an inside look at the realities that lie ahead for the yet-to-be published author, especially the brutal parts.  Best be prepared before entering the lion's den.

Of Elaura's many cold truths, here are a few that are sure to hit home:

• Truth #2:  Putting Words on a Page Does Not Obligate Anyone to Read Them.
• Truth #12:  Writers Rarely Help Other Writers.
• Truth #16 Ass Kissers Are Loved.
• Truth #22:  Winners Don't Always Win.
• Truth #25: Overnight Success Doesn't Happen Overnight.
• Truth #31:  Many of Us Won't Make It.

Fortunately, Elaura gives advice after each hard truth on how to work with or around it, giving the reader some hope at least. 

• Reasons Why an Agent or Editor Will Consider a New Author.
•  Adjust Your Actions, Adjust Your Ego.
•  Rules To Schmooze By.
•  Enter Smart, Align Yourself With Winners.
•  Set Attainable Goals.
•  Some Of Us Will Make It:  May One Of Them Be You!    

As Elaura says, "You need to know how to play the game, and how to play smart."

So if you're interested in a quick, and yes even fun, read from the trenches about getting published (or not), this is the book for you.