Overview
The No Bullsh*t Guide for Writing (& Selling) Your First Book: An Author's Hustle is a straightforward writing guide for those with a story to tell, self-starters and late bloomers, and anyone willing to gain practical expertise without the snobbery or advanced degree. Whether you're a creative gunning for best-seller fan-fiction, an entrepreneur giving advice, or a family member preserving history, the goal is to write something worth reading. Executive Producer of The Sandlot, Chris Zarpas, says ""DeFonzo's considerable ability as a writer is matched only by her ability to sell."" ""Award-winning author and professor Alicia DeFonzo delivers a clear-eyed, brutally honest guide for aspiring writers with her latest release"" -- Medium ""Essential reading for anyone even thinking about becoming an author in the 21st century world of publishing,"" states Peter Adams of The Insurrectionist This accelerated guidebook doesn't just kickstart your writing journey, it prepares you for the last leg: how to position your work, build credibility, and grasp the modern publishing landscape. The No Bullsh*t Guide contains 10 condensed lessons, recommended readings, podcasts, author resources, assignments, and checklists which streamline the writing, research, and creative process. Inside, you'll discover: The importance of strong plotting and character development How to revise your manuscript like a pro Strategies for handling rejection-and using it as fuel Key differences between traditional publishing and small presses What literary agents are really looking for Curated checklists, podcast recommendations, and essential author resources
Full Product Details
Author: Alicia Defonzo
Publisher: Ad
Imprint: Ad
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.086kg
ISBN: 9798349494383
Pages: 54
Publication Date: 14 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Executive Producer of The Sandlot, Chris Zarpas, says ""DeFonzo's considerable ability as a writer is matched only by her ability to sell."" ""Award-winning author and professor Alicia DeFonzo delivers a clear-eyed, brutally honest guide for aspiring writers with her latest release"" -- Medium ""Essential reading for anyone even thinking about becoming an author in the 21st century world of publishing,"" states Peter Adams of The Insurrectionist
Author Information
Alicia DeFonzo is an award-winning professor and writer of the WWII nonfiction narrative ""The Time Left Between Us"" (Potomac Books, 2022). Featured on CNBC and NPR, DeFonzo has been the literary guest for the 80th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies in Normandy as well as the Battle of the Bulge celebration by the Ambassador of Luxembourg. Library Journal calls her debut book ""a deeply personal venture but also one of significant importance now and for all future generations to learn from.""DeFonzo is currently adapting her book to a limited TV series, a Winner at the Cannes World Film Awards 2024. Her screenwriting has received multiple accolades from Netflix, Disney, MAX, and Marvel Universe jurors at Austin Film Festival (2024), UK Film Awards (2024 & 2025), and Lonely Wolf (2024). A Senior Lecturer of Writing and Literature at Old Dominion University and former Fulbright Specialist, she teaches courses on banned books, WWII storytelling, post-apocalyptic literature, and study abroad programs.
