Dec 25 Books that Inspired Me to Write“The Six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, write, write, write.” Ernest Gaines Like most writers, I started because I love reading. I read every day; I’ve done a book-a-day challenge (but all of these are less than 150 pages, so I cheat a little with this hack), I…4 min read4 min read
Nov 30New Nonfiction: December 2022Let me preface by admitting that I started this list because I love reading. I read quite a lot (too much to the disapproval of a sister trying to coax me into watching a film!) …Nonfiction4 min readNonfiction4 min read
Nov 28Our Year in NonfictionIt’s Nonfiction November and this month I’m reflecting on the great books which got me through the year. With the holidays approaching, some of these might do as gift ideas for people who love nonfiction. From memoirs to nature writing, biographies, anthologies and philosophy books, this year has been a…Nonfiction7 min readNonfiction7 min read
Nov 2510 Nonfiction Books You Can Read in a DayShort nonfiction books are easy to read and snappy but packed full of lessons, teachings, and experiences that are vital to the human experience. The difference between nonfiction and fiction is that we’re reminded of how human we are. Here are a few of our top short nonfiction books. …Nonfiction5 min readNonfiction5 min read
Nov 148 Contemporary Poetry Recommendationsby Olga Bialasik — Last week, we talked about getting your poetry published and the various avenues available for this. But if you’re eager to read poetry instead — or as well, since the best way to refine your work and experiment with the craft is to read others’ poetry — we have some…Poetry5 min readPoetry5 min read
Nov 7How to Publish Poetryby Peri Cimen — At The Book Shelf, we help nonfiction authors publish their work. But we have a confession to make: we’ve got a soft spot for poetry! It’s a dynamic medium, and like poetry itself, the process of publishing it isn’t restricted in the same ways that publishing fiction or nonfiction can…Poetry Writing4 min readPoetry Writing4 min read
Nov 3Nonfiction November Is Here!by Shelby Jones — It’s the most wonderful time of the year (no, it’s not Christmas — not yet anyway). It’s Nonfiction November! This month, we celebrate stories of fact and footnotes and the truths that can be stranger than fiction. Although this year has been tough and many of us seek out fiction…Nonfiction Writing4 min readNonfiction Writing4 min read
Nov 1New Nonfiction Releases: November 2022by Shelby Jones — Looking for something new read this month? We’ve got your back! This November, check out the following new nonfiction… Toil and Trouble: A Woman’s History of the Occult by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson Categories: Philosophy | History Release: 1 NovemberNonfiction Writing4 min readNonfiction Writing4 min read
Oct 31Out of Five Cats: OctoberMonthly Reading Roundup — Welcome to Out of Five Cats! Here at The Book Shelf, we love reading, publishing, and cats. So, let’s combine all three — at the end of each month, we will post a roundup of our nonfiction reads for you to sample. This October we read some extraordinary nonfiction books…Non Fiction Books5 min readNon Fiction Books5 min read
Oct 28October Publishing News Roundupby Shelby Jones — What’s happened in the world of publishing over the last week? Here is your monthly roundup of news, announcements, book launches, and more. HarperCollins Union Workers Planning Second Strike in November “Publishing made me absolutely miserable.”Publishing News5 min readPublishing News5 min read
