Official Review: Book Blueprint by Jacqui Pretty

gaporter · Post by **gaporter** » 06 Jun 2017, 22:24

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Book Blueprint" by Jacqui Pretty.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Have you ever picked up an interesting non-fiction book but by the end realized that you haven’t learned a thing? As annoying as this is for the reader, it’s even worse for the author. Writing a non-fiction book is a great business opportunity for entrepreneurs, but writing an incomprehensible book can be worse for your credibility than having done nothing at all. Book Blueprint by Jacqui Pretty offers a simple framework so that any entrepreneur, or anybody for that matter, can write a concise, professional book to get their ideas, and their name, out there.

Jacqui Pretty is the founder of the professional publishing company Grammar Factory. As such, she has seen practically every mistake an author could make and knows how to correct them. These errors go far beyond simple typos and grammar mistakes. Often, she has to overhaul the entire structure of her clients’ books. Major reconstruction halfway through the publishing process can be avoided, though, if the author begins with a clear plan to develop their ideas to fruition. Book Blueprint presents an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to write a great book, no writing experience required.

Book Blueprint is divided into 4 parts addressing the essentials for any well-written non-fiction book: The Right Idea, The Right Structure, The Right Content, and The Right Language. This book can be passively perused for later use, or actively engaged with through “Action Time” blurbs designed to help flesh out an existing idea. These blurbs help organize your ideas into a “mind map,” which will eventually form the book blueprint. Once the basic format and theme of the book is established (lists, how-to, memoirs, etc) and the chapters are outlined, the main points and subtopics are ready to be filled out and elaborated in the appropriate language. Finally, you are reminded to commit to writing the book you’ve put so much time and energy into planning.

While Book Blueprint is definitely oriented towards entrepreneurs looking to be published, but I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to write a non-fiction book. In fact, I’m sure that many of these basic principles - such as mind mapping or formulating an introduction and conclusion - could benefit fiction writers, as well.

There are many books and blogs out there offering tips and suggestions to writers, but if you are serious about publishing, Book Blueprint is a must-read. Entertaining and informative, many pages include footnotes with sources cited or off-hand comments or jokes from the author. Several sections include up to full-page samples from previously published sources to elucidate the points the author is trying to get across. There are no typos or grammar errors that I found. I give Book Blueprint 4 out of 4 stars!

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Genna H · Post by **Genna H** » 13 Jun 2017, 22:16

Awesome! Sounds like an aspiring author's right-hand man... or book... whatever. I don't plan on writing a book, but even I thought it sounded like a worthy investment, based on your review.

Post by **kandscreeley** » 14 Jun 2017, 08:05

Wow! That does sound quite interesting. It almost sounds like anyone who writes anything could learn something from this book. Thanks!

Rosemary Okoko · Post by **Rosemary Okoko** » 15 Jun 2017, 05:33

I have read this book. I totally agree with gaporter that it can help a first time author write an interesting book. Makes me want to try writing a book.

Stephen Ndonga K · Post by **Stephen Ndonga K** » 23 Jun 2017, 07:17

The book is surely going to awaken book writing dreams of its readers.

-- 23 Jun 2017, 07:49 --

Jacqui highly reliable and eye opening book, the book blueprint, tells it all there is about writing an awesome book to both professional authors and those who habours the ambition of authoring.

With reader's desire, knowledge and passion in mind, the book guides the reader reach the sweet spot hence setting the pace for an awesome writing.

How to identify, plan and execute a book writing endaevour is smartly outlined and no doubt anyone with book authoring desire is put in the right gear as he reads on. Entrepreurs will especially find this irresistible

-- 23 Jun 2017, 08:06 --

The art of mind mapping and idea worksheet gives a potential author the right traction and facilitates the breakthrough from being a wannabe to being a potential authority in awesome writing. For those of us with a burning desire to autor books , the drive and engagement provided is awesome and very captivating.

-- 23 Jun 2017, 08:18 --

Giving the book 'life' and completely engaging the mind of targeted clients is. highlighted in the topic the big structure. Indeed its intent of transforming a book writing idea to a real and awesome manuscript is actualized. She has actually demystified writing.

gaporter · Post by **gaporter** » 04 Jul 2017, 13:56

Thanks! I agree with all of you, I do think everybody could learn from this book, regardless of their plans to write a book or not.

Azrevread · Post by **Azrevread** » 11 Jul 2017, 18:14

Great review! I started reading the first few pages of the book, and decided to continue. I think
that the book is helpful to people who have considered becoming authors.

LivreAmour217 · Post by **LivreAmour217** » 11 Jul 2017, 18:23

Wow! This sounds like an interesting and informative book. I have no plans to write a book, but I think that I would still enjoy it. Great review!

gaporter · Post by **gaporter** » 20 Jul 2017, 12:03

Azrevread wrote:Great review! I started reading the first few pages of the book, and decided to continue. I think
that the book is helpful to people who have considered becoming authors.

I'm glad you decided to continue! I'm sure you'll get a lot out of it.

jimthorne2 · Post by **jimthorne2** » 03 Oct 2017, 18:04

For someone who wants to write a book, this is the book to read! From start to finish, interesting, captivating, and persuasive, this book will serve the reader-writer well in the quest to get published.

Al Chakauya · Post by **Al Chakauya** » 20 Dec 2017, 04:50

I loved this book the moment I started reading the first chapter.I reviewed this book and I am sure it should be a handbook to anyone who intends to write a book- fiction or otherwise. It's a step by step guide written in a surprisingly coherent manner. What a lovely review there, congratulations.

Suzy1611 · Post by **Suzy1611** » 04 Jun 2018, 19:25

Very good review. It's informative, common mistakes that are made. And how to correct them. Laying out the

basic structure for writing and publishing.

EvaDar · Post by **EvaDar** » 10 Jun 2018, 16:38

gaporter wrote: ↑06 Jun 2017, 22:24 While Book Blueprint is definitely oriented towards entrepreneurs looking to be published, but I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to write a non-fiction book. In fact, I’m sure that many of these basic principles - such as mind mapping or formulating an introduction and conclusion - could benefit fiction writers, as well.

What a great review. Well done. I loved this book for many of the reasons you outline. As you have said it can be read straight through or used as a true step-by-step manual. I loved how Pretty took her own advice throughout the book and wrote a beautiful guide based on sound principles. I am not an entrepreneur, and I agree with you that anyone can benefit from this well-crafted book. Thanks for the great review.