I found this book to be very useful to the writing community. It's full of worksheets, examples, valuable information and tips to make our lives easier. As a writer myself, it's a challenge for me to network. That's not my forte. Reason why I read this book and I'm glad I did.
I'll recommend it to writers who like me struggle with promoting or marketing their books. This book is filled with all the information you need to start ticking boxes and being able to train yourself to network and lose the fear once and for all. At the end of it you'll feel capable and ready to start.
Thanks for sharing this gem with us. Keep empowering writers out there.

A galley was provided by the author for review.

Very often, the writing books I look to are focused on the creative side. However, for those serious about their writing and hoping to take it to the next level of getting their work out into the world, networking is key. Ruggeri recognizes that and, through this workbook, offers steps and exercises meant to help you build that network. The book's approach is cordial and interactive; the author tries to make these processes easy to understand and follow. As writers, we just have to put in that work.

Drawing upon my time in software, I found the discussion about the importance of one's website to be of interest. The author keeps this to the level of the what and the why; the how can be a much more complicated endeavor depending upon whether you do-it-yourself or work with one of your connections to get it made. Also, the chapter discussing the important role of social media was of interest as well. This is very much a tool that writers need to harness for their self-promotion and networking.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A helpful resource for any author

Super helpful for writers, especially aspiring writers like myself who dream to be published traditionally one day.

For aspiring writers and writers who are looking to get their work known, this is a practical guide. The author shares insights and tips that we may take for granted that we know; as simple as having a conversation, listening, sending that first email, making a list of the people you know and what you could ideally gain from a networking relationship with them- all these sound very simple, but unless they are practiced intentionally and consistently-then they all fall short.
It's a great guide one that I loved reading especially as I am looking forward to self publishing a book this year.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

Networking for Writers Practical Strategies for Networking Success by Linda Ruggeri

This book is perfect for aspiring authors. Its advice is straightforward and practical. Networking is crucial for writers. Networking for Writers, defines networking and differentiates it from corporate networking. The book also highlights its benefits for writing careers. Additionally, it lists places to start networking, like professional groups and associations. Visuals like the mind maps are helpful.

NOTE: Some of the advice in this book is simplistic or even obvious, like "be a good listener." But it's also thorough. I wish I could rate this book a 4.5 but I'll round up to a 5.

Aspiring and developing writers will find this book invaluable. There are practical exercises and worksheets. This book will help you develop an effective networking game plan.

As an aspiring author myself, I am glad I read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This book wasn't what I personally expected, since it was aimed towards writers who are looking to publish (or those who already have), and building connections focused on publishing goals and so on.
If that's you, you might really enjoy this book! It is fairly interactive and could give you some good ideas.
For me, though... I guess I was looking for ideas to make more writer friends and build a writing community (regardless of whether people in it want to publish or not -- I personally don't).
I wasn't sure whether to write this review or not, since I turned out not to be the target audience, but I thought I would anyway so other potential readers can go in knowing what to expect!

An accessible albeit introductory guide to practical strategies and techniques for networking as a writer and within literary circles, mostly online. The author gives guidelines for being a good citizen of the community, providing value, and keeping positive in your interactions, plus how to position yourself through your online presence and communications. Useful planning and brainstorming charts are included. Best for beginner writers.

This is certainly a very niche topic. I wondered, ‘do we need a book about this?’, and I came across some useful thoughts on networking, and building and sustaining market/industry relationships.
Where I live, a few local art spaces have networking events for writers and artists, and I enjoy these events a lot.
This book gives you a clear approach for such events and how to start networking. There are a few things that I tell my students about festivals, I found this book to me more beneficial for those who have never considered networking, do not know how to go about it, who are students of writing and arts, and who dread networking.
Even with those in mind, this fell short. I appreciate the idea.

Very helpful book with step by step instructions and space to take notes. I learned more about relationships as a writer and networking. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.