16 Feb Review: Safekeeping: A Writer’s Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love
Safekeeping: A Writer’s Guided Journal for Launching a Book with Love
Written by: Chelene Knight
House of Anansi Press, 2025
ISBN: 9781487013073 (paperback
$34.99 CAN (paperback
256 pages
Ages: Adult
Review by: Alexandra Becheru
If you are in the process of writing a book or simply curious about the publishing world, Safekeeping is an incredible resource for any writer’s toolkit. This non-fiction journal invites readers to prioritize their own essence as writers through self-reflective prompts and practical advice to get their book finished and published. Chelene Knight invites readers to reflect upon important questions that every writer should ask themself before, during, and after the publishing process, and each chapter invites readers to set intentions and affirmations to help them never lose sight of their core values. Prompts include space to write underneath that encourages readers to transform the book into a personalized resource they can revisit throughout their writing journey. As someone interested in publishing a book of my own, I found this to be a wonderful tool because it prompts writers to self-reflect, question every aspect of the writing process, and learn to set boundaries. However, its inclusion in a library might not be ideal due to the blank spaces intended to be filled in by the reader.