Reactions to The Writer's Manifesto
Yesterday, I released The Writer's Manifesto, a short eBook about getting back to the heart of writing for the right reasons. People on Twitter and Facebook are talking about it, and I've received several emails with initial reactions. Here's what people
Yesterday, I released The Writer's Manifesto, a short eBook about getting back to the heart of writing for the right reasons. (Learn about how to get a free copy here.) People on Twitter and Facebook are talking about it, and I've received several emails with initial reactions. So I thought I'd share some with you. Here's what people are already saying:
Reactions
"The best call to art creation I've read." —Hugo Martins, on Twitter "...Just what I needed." —Jamie, on Twitter "If you write at all, if writing is an avocation or vocation, you need to read this..." —Tom Eggebrecht, on Twitter "This gets right to the heart of things..." —Phyllis Van Dyke Thompson, on Facebook "...1 part conviction, 1 part encouragement, 1 part poetry and 2 parts love." —Dan Kennedy
Reviews
"Jeff Goins packs oceans of inspiration into an ebook that can be read in the amount of time it takes to drink a glass of water. When finished reading, you'll want to drink it again...you'll have to... if you want to truly soak it in." -Kim Bruce, on her blog "The Writer's Manifesto is about Jeff rediscovering his love affair with writing, and it's inspired me to do the same thing." -Aaron Goldfarb on his blog "I think of myself as a creative. I write. I make books. I draw. I knit. I code. I do all sorts of things. And in the manifesto, I could easily replace 'write' with any of the other things I do. The real artist within me is waiting." -Khat Fish, on her blog
Endorsements
"Pow! This is a good one, a wake up call and just what you need to read. Thanks Jeff, for sharing your art."
—Seth Godin // Author, We Are All Weird
Do you write to love or BE loved? The reality is that, as writers, we face this natural tension daily. It's not a tension we should try to eliminate. We can't. But it is a tension we can manage, by understanding where to focus our time and energy. Jeff's new eBook will help you find harmony in this tension, by helping you focus on what matters most. Right now. TODAY.
—Keith Jennings // Writer & Marketer
"Jeff Goins' Writer's Manifesto is a call for all writers to abandon the notion of fame and glory and write simply because they must. It captures the heart and soul of writing in a punchy simple declaration that is sure to leave you challenged, inspired and ready to create. As a writer, it reminded me why I bother to write in the FIRST place. Not in hope of fame, but because I believe the act of writing itself is sacred. I was reminded that I am not alone."
—Brooke Luby // Freelance Writer
"I have worked with hundreds of writers in my career as a publisher. Most of them labor under the Tyranny of Affirmation, a desperate need to be loved and acclaimed by their readers. For many of them, it has become a prison that saps their creativity, their productivity, and, most of all, their joy. In this short e-book, writer Jeff Goins declares war on this repressive regime. He provides the key that will overthrow this insatiable tyrant. If you are a writer, this might be just what you need to reclaim your freedom and rediscover the joy of writing. I heartily recommend it."
—Michael Hyatt Chairman // Thomas Nelson
"I'm not the kind of girl who goes around reading e-books; that is to say, I'm a book snob. But Jeff Goins' Writer's Manifesto is an honest and beautiful call-to-arms that inspires me to show up, dig in, and do what it takes to honor my craft, and it's an entreaty to do so side-by-side with my fellow craftsmen. It's a quick, easily accessible read, but its value goes deep. And I can't find anything to turn my nose up about that."
—Tamara Lunardo, Blogger // Writer & Editor
"Jeff Goins' Writer's Manifesto is a brilliant piece of inspiration that every writer should read and adopt. It has become my leading inspiration whenever I feel bogged down by the demands of the day!"
—Heidi Angell // Author
"Jeff has declared in this brilliant eBook the silent intentions of so many of us to write once again for the pure joy of writing. He’s called out the things which can creep in a spoil our first love and says our love of writing is worth fighting for. "He’s not picking a fight with us, he’s inviting us to examine our motives and encouraging us to pick a fight with the distractions which have separated us from our first love. This is a great public declaration of Jeff’s intentions but it’s more. He invites us to lean in close and look at what motivates us and then to do something more than just think about. "It’s a quick read, but don’t make the mistake of reading it quickly. Instead, get your pen out and use it as a starting point to write your own manifesto. After reading Jeff’s book, mine says, 'It starts all over right now…'
—Bob Goff // Author, Love Does
Have you read The Writer's Manifesto yet? What did you think? Share your blog links, reactions, etc. in the comments.
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