Customer reviews and feedback
Amazon.co.uk: 
"What
a gem this book is. With the help of this book I finished my
novel. It is so easy to follow being laid out
logically, with no parts of it difficult to understand. I was
hooked from the research, through the planning, to the actual
writing, and found the section on 'finding time to write' easy
to put into practice using mini sessions instead of great blocks
of time.
This book is my bible."
Christobel
Gardner, Coventry
Amazon.co.uk:
"The
great merits of this book are two-fold. Firstly, the author
tells it as it is, wasting no time with hype or
padding, just getting over the many facts and vast quantities
of information he has assembled that a writer needs to know
if they're going to write 'fast' and not fall down over the
hard bits of writing. And, secondly, he divides it all up
with bullets and section heads, photographs and diagrams, tips
and
hints in boxes. This means you can find any piece of information
or advice again, immediately on flicking through. The result
is an essential pre-read and an invaluable reference resource
- right through to marketing your finished book. Just one
example of the author's ingenious and useful advice: in the
editing
section he suggests getting friends to read through and rewarding
them for any errors found. How simple, how brilliant. The
whole book is like that. If you buy nothing else, get this
one and
get writing."
Martha King, UK
Amazon.co.uk:
"I
have read so many books on how to write a book but this is
the first that sets out clearly the steps needed.
As a writer I am not very organised. Ideas whizz in and around
my mind but I don't always take the steps I need to capture
these ideas before they escape. This book takes you through
the whole process of writing a book from idea to finished
product,
including a section on selling your book. It makes you want
to start now and stick with it until the end. My book is
progressing nicely. Thanks Dave."
Patricia Livingston,
Merseyside
Amazon.co.uk:
"This is one of those books that makes claims to help aspiring
writers. I believe that it does exactly as it says on the tin.
I bought this book recently and already I have two short stories
written and an article away to the Guardian. The book is written
in user friendly style. The book begins with advice on your
chair and writing desk through to producing
a book per month.
All the steps are laid out in an easy and fun format. There
are time and money saving tips in info boxes throughout the
book. At the end of the book Dave Haslett provides a voucher
for his website www.ideas4writers.co.uk. Visit the site and
get
a feel for the depth of information and assistance provided
by Dave. I recommend this book and know you will not be disappointed.
It will become your writing handbook."
C. Devlin, Belfast
Amazon.co.uk:
"A
great book. I found The Fastest Way to Write Your Book helpful.
It's easy to understand and is a great reference
book full of fresh new ideas whether you're a beginner or an
experienced writer. It's a book you can refer to time after
time and still get more out of it."
D. Bateson, UK
Amazon.co.uk:
"I found The Fastest Way to Write Your Book one of the best
and easiest writing manuals there is. In plain language,
with no frills, it does exactly what it sets out to do, and
that
is to instill self-discipline into the writer. Finding ideas
for your story, planning, researching, editing and selling
- it's all there. Writers block? Read chapter 16. Can't find
the time to write? See chapter 8. A great book and although
I've read it from cover to cover, I still refer to it constantly."
Eileen
Frost, Dorset
Amazon.co.uk:
"Dave Haslett is the creator of ideas4writers, a website
absolutely packed with ideas, engines and forums for fiction
and non-fiction
writers, whether professional or newbie. His extensive experience
has enabled him to put together this handy reference for professional
and amateur writers alike. He has expertly done the research
so we don't have to have bleeding scalps scratching to let
ideas in. There are chapters on mind-mapping, cheating (yes!),
overcoming writer's block, making the most of what you already
know, idea generation, making the best and smart use of technology,
editing and marketing. It is a brilliant manual and an interesting
read in its own right. Grab a copy from Amazon or from the
ideas4writers.co.uk website. Worth much more than £12.99."
Geoff
Nelder, Chester, author of Escaping
Reality
Amazon.co.uk:
"Ralph
Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) wrote "If a man write
a better book ... the world will make a beaten path to his
door." What an incentive, but where to begin? A good place
to start is with Dave Haslett's book. Twenty chapters packed
with hints, tips and advice, culminating in an Appendix offering
200 'what if...' ideas to kick start
the muse and get that book written. If the thought of sitting
at your desk and writing 60,000+ words makes your spirits sag
and your enthusiasm wilt, be encouraged.
Books are broken down into chapters and the writing of a book
can be broken down into manageable chunks. Haslett's book offers
techniques to guide you, from finding an idea, to refining
it, building on it, editing, staying motivated
and, finally, how to sell your book. An absolute mine of information
and encouragement, written in easy to read plain language. An
outline of your book is crucial not only to keep you on track,
but to show you where you are going and Haslett devotes
a whole chapter to planning and outlining. Both fiction and
non-fiction are covered. In fact, there is little that Haslett
does not cover. No time to write a book? Do not believe it. Chapter
8 is all about 'Finding time to write', budgeting and managing
your
time, and finding more time. The best chapter for many writers
will be Chapter 16 'Writers' Block'. Even professional writers
can come up against a wall
and grind to a halt. They, like the amateur, will benefit from
Haslett's advice. Following one or several of his suggestions
will get the pen moving again. Write because you have a book
to be written. Arm yourself with Haslett's book, find the time
and within a few months
you will be on the way to becoming an author."
Jan Free-Gore, England
Amazon.co.uk:
"This book speaks to your writing soul - its time to get that book out,
you can do this, and it won't be torture! The positive enthusiasm for what can
be done and the practical focus on how to do it are Dave Haslett's injections
of energy, belief and determination to ensure that you feel the difference between
your longing to write that book and actually doing it. And he gives you a mindset
that is open to ever greater possibilities of how you can be a successful and
prolific author. Magical!"
W. Mather, Milton Keynes
"I've got a small library of writing books and purchased
The Fastest Way to Write Your Book after reading a review
in Writers' News, which I subscribe to. I found the book super!
Straight to the point, no waffling, every page has some hints
and tips and great advice. Dave thinks outside the box and
many of the pointers you will not learn about anywhere else.
His style appeals to me. This is a must read for everyone,
whether an experienced or new writer."
Dolly van Zaane,
Perth, Australia
"I thoroughly enjoyed 'The fastest way to write your
book.' A very readable book with an excellent range
of information."
David
Davenport, author of Successful Photography for Writers
"What a great book! So inspirational. It brings writing
methodologies into the 21st century. I'll dump George Bernard
Shaw's approach and adopt yours. Thank you so much for the
motivation."
John Woodcock
"Great service! Great book!!"
Julia Finan
"Superbly crafted."
Brian Page, Mensa Magazine
"Packed with useful advice, and I didn't find anything
with which I didn't agree (and that's very unusual as far as
I'm concerned when I read other people's books for would-be
writers). This book will encourage wannabe writers to write
a full-length novel [or non-fiction book], rather than sticking
to short stories, and if they just try to put the precepts
into practice they will write faster and more easily, and will
approach the whole thing with a more professional attitude
and with a better hope of success."
Michael Legat, publisher, author (An
Author's Guide to Publishing),
and Writing Magazine columnist
"Your book is a fantastic read. I've just written my
first e-book in ten days flat!"
Allison Whitehead
"Thanks for the quick service and great book. I found
it very informative and enjoyable. It will have pride of place
next
to my computer."
Doreen Thatcher
"Just finished 'The Fastest Way To Write Your Book' ...
and am inspired. Don't make this one your bedtime reading,
or you'll only get up again and begin writing. It's practical,
positive and powerful. I particularly liked the chapters on
the fastest way to find great ideas and on staying motivated.
It's a very positive book - with hints on how to stay positive
- and even though I've been writing for years, there were ideas
which were new to me. Required reading for writers and wannabe
writers I'd say!"
Pat Holness, presenter, South Hams
Radio
Not just a good read from cover to cover, but a very very
useful reference manual. Should be kept next to your computer
/ writing kit at all times."
John Lacey
"Thanks Dave. A great book and brilliant service."
Marion
Walker
"Dear Dave, I just wanted to let you know how impressed
I am with your book. I was in a panic because I have a 50,000
word August deadline and hadn't started the book yet. With
the contract signed but no progress at all after a month I
was starting to hyperventilate every time I thought about it.
After reading the first few chapters of your book I got a rough
outline written in two days. I now have a detailed outline
to work from and feel much more relaxed about the whole thing.
Your book is excellent value and so much more useful than another
book/course on the same subject that I paid a fortune for about
a year ago."
Karen Bali, author of Hello Dad: Finding
Your Father and Getting to Know Him
"A wonderful informative book."
Noreen Mortell
"I found your book really helpful. I found other 'How
to Write' books a bit stultifying to be honest, but your book
allows for the brain's creative processes to weave stories
together like a tapestry - far more satisfying and interesting."
E.
James
"Great website and great book. I've read dozens of 'How
to Write' books but yours is the one that's finally got
me on my butt and actually writing."
Robin Gott
