THE WRITE FORMULA: 12 Weeks from Concept to Completion

A craft book for everyone from the beginner to the seasoned pro. The tips are clear and concise, the author’s tone, one of a personal coach who encourages the reader/writer at every step. Rocklin himself is an exceptional novelist whose mastery of story, place, and deep characters is unimpeachable. How lucky we are that he has decided to share those gifts with us.

I felt as if the author was talking to me, almost as if he knew my hopes and fears about writing, and where I was stuck. The book offers actionable strategies to help with everything from generating story ideas to dealing with writer’s block and everything in between. This is a must-read for anyone who’s always wanted to write a book but doesn’t know where to start!

Review done on March 16, 2023Book Review of the Write Formula: 12 Weeks from Concept to CompletionReview:Author, David Rocklin, has for writers written a novel that helps the writer write his or her own story. He goes through various methods of writing, including different genres in order to facilitate a complete understanding of a way to write your complete story.I like that author uses his own experience to explain how he finally got to his published novel the Luminist written after many rejections from publishers to publication. He talks about the journey of the story you the author are writing. There is a discussion on writer’s block and how different people deal with the phenomenon. It is interesting because writer’s block is problematic for all people not just writers.Inside this book are the elements of a novel including point of view. The discussion of narrative is always important particularly for book reviewers. Why? One company I did write a book review for wanted it to be in 2nd person. Most are in 1st or 3rd person. Remember writing requires characters which this book handles in the chapter on five-character traits used in developing your character for the reader.

Becoming a writer is still within your reach if that’s what you’ve aspired to but have difficulty starting the writing process. David Rocklin helps you overcome procrastination and the daunting prospect of composing a story from start to finish. The text includes not-so-painful exercises in every section as a method to erase your writer’s block. The author’s subtle humor and conversational style make you want to keep on reading and learn some of his tricks to stop staring at a blank page.Being a writer, himself, has allowed the author to totally understand the writer’s mindset: it’s almost like he’s crawled into your mind with a keen ability to read the same thoughts you share. Most importantly, he makes you comfortable with the tools and techniques of writing to help create your own world.

David Rocklin’s the Write Formula is an in-depth step by step guide to take an idea and turn it into a novel. The book is structured to be used as an aide alongside your own writing and includes exercises during each step. The Write Formula is a powerful resource for anyone pursuing a career in writing.

I first encountered this author at a reading series he runs in LA, so when I saw he’d written a book Ii was intrigued. Rocklin gives simple and profound advice for getting from an anxious ball of unwritten ideas to the exhale of completion. As a published author he’s speaking from your foxhole. This book found me exactly when I needed it and is a trusted companion I keep on my desk. Excellent read and resource.