The Rewritten Word is a brilliant little book! Villanueva tackles the "how-to" subject of writing with concise examples, lessons and exercises designed to help both the novice and established author. The information can be applied to fiction and nonfiction, as well as full length books, articles and essays. This is not a dry read or boring guide. Villanueva entertains while she goes about demonstrating her points. A must for anyone looking to make his or her writing more dynamic.
Darcia Helle, Quiet Fury Books http://quietfurybooks.com/blog/
This is really excellent advice and something many authors need. I know it will be extremely helpful not only to beginning writers but to experienced writers as well.
Lillie Amman, author and editor at www.lillieammann.com
Is your writing sin verbosity? Slow, passive voice? Lack of clarity? The problem isn’t in your writing, but rewriting skills. Find help in "The Rewritten Word: How to Sculpt Literary Art no Matter the Genre."This book gives concise solutions by example in only 5 lessons-- to lightening-charge your writing permanently.
Judy Cullins, Writing Coach, Book Publishing Coach http://bookcoaching.com/
The Rewritten Word is broken into five lessons with the first four pertaining to all writings. Her 1st
lesson ‘Organization’ talks about “cutting to the chase” by eliminating
rambling and teaches the writer to put their words in order of
importance. In lesson 2 you will learn how to cut unnecessary words to
create a better flow. I’m sure we are all guilty of over wording not
just our writings but even our conversations. Lesson 3 talks about
passive phrases giving examples in “past tense vs. present.” I’ve
often noticed, through my reading as well as listening to speakers, the
use of the word “I”. This overuse tends to make me feel that the person
speaking or writing thinks entirely too much of themselves. Lesson 4
stresses the use of the right words. Aggie shares the importance of
using a thesaurus when choosing words. I find this to be of value to me
when choosing a name for a new recipe. It needs to be simple and
understandable but catchy at the same time. And Lesson 5 brings all
lessons together in the writing of fiction and setting moods.
Rewritten Word is only 35 pages (electronic version, 60 pages in Amazon Paperback, 75 pages at Lulu)
long but those 35 pages are packed full of useful information that all writers, I feel sure, will find useful.
Martha Cheeves, A Book & A DishI would have to recommend this to all fellow writers when your stuck in a
rut and can't get out of it. Oh yes, I am talking about the dreaded
writers block. I think this book is also a great reference book to go
back to, it will remind writers as to why we do what we do. It's about
the ideas, thoughts, and our passion down on paper. It's about going
back to the drawing board and to work with what we have. Go pick up this
book, my plot bunnies thank Aggie!
Denise Alicea, The Pen & Muse
Like Aggie tells us We
never get too good to improve our writing… I like her advice to launch readers into your word flow, and
guide them with a concise rudder… Aggie advises us clarity and conciseness keeps us published and read. I’ve learned a
lot from Aggie, her web and The Rewritten
Word. I’ve learned not to use I so
much; to not use many ings; and to
trust the experts like Aggie when it comes to rewriting, editing, promotion and
getting our books published. Whether you are a beginner writer or not, you will
want to keep this reference handy to learn or relearn the magic of addition and
subtraction when rewriting. Smooth, easy reading.
FIVE STARS
Joyce White http://www.sculptingtheheart.com
