Endorsements
“The blank page can strike terror in the heart of any would-be writer. Alan Gelb has the remedy: simple, practical steps that turn a daunting task into a process anyone can master.”
“Appropriate for newbies while also useful for practiced writers, Gelb’s book begs to be read from cover to cover and then kept within reach for regular consultation.”
“Alan Gelb offers practical direction and inspiring models to guide even the reluctant writer forward. In his book Seven Steps to Confident Writing , Gelb shows readers how to engage in the writing process and how to embrace the elements of style that will lead to writing success whether you are writing an office memo or a movie script. ‘Writing requires enormous effort,’ writes Gelb, but as a master coach he guides readers toward the ‘enormous satisfaction in bringing a piece of writing to its best state.’ This is an important book that I look forward to sharing with my students and others who need practical writing guidance.”
“A must-have in everyone’s personal library. . . . People from high school age to much older will find it beneficial for writing school papers through last words for their loved ones in a more clear and precise manner.”
“As a writer and teacher of writing, I find Seven Steps to Confident Writing by Alan Gelb to be exceptionally helpful. I have Gelb’s quotes on index cards propped around my work space. His advice is succinct and clear. Reading Alan Gelb’s book charges me with renewed energy, and I find myself heading for my latest draft to polish and refine the work.”
“In Seven Steps to Confident Writing , Alan Gelb proves that confident writing is a skill that can be taught. He lays out practical steps and clear guidance that any writer can follow to edit and strengthen his or her writing. I look forward to using this resource with my own writing students.”
“Alan Gelb demystifies good writing in a tone that’s both warm and no-nonsense. What shines through is his own love of writing — the fundamentals, the precision of language, the structure of sentences (including my favorite sentence from Stuart Little ), the search for your true voice, and the lapidary work of rewriting. He modestly asserts that if you’re looking to write a novel or memoir, this may not be the book for you, but I disagree. This is a book for anyone who wants to be a better writer — no matter what your experience.”
“At the same time that writing skills are deteriorating, people in all walks of life — solo entrepreneurs, managers, engineers, and millions more — are obliged to communicate well. Writing is the skill needed today, and Alan Gelb’s Seven Steps to Confident Writing is an essential guide for anyone who must write in order to stay competitive.”
“A ‘must-have’ not only for aspiring authors, but also for professionals in every field that requires writing! Highly recommended.”
