Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper Hearts, Volume 1 | 2015 | Beth Revis | Buy |
| 2 | Paper Hearts, Volume 2 | 2015 | Beth Revis | Buy |
| 3 | Paper Hearts, Volume 3 | 2015 | Beth Revis | Buy |
| 4 | Paper Hearts Workbook | 2017 | Beth Revis | Buy |
The Paper Hearts series grew out of Beth Revis’s own long road to publication. Before Across the Universe sold, she spent years writing manuscripts that did not find a home, and the Paper Hearts books pass along what she learned from those experiences. The three main volumes cover different stages of the writing and publishing process, from initial drafting through revision to querying agents and working with editors.
The Paper Hearts Workbook (2017) adds an interactive, exercise-driven companion to the series. Together, the four books form a practical resource for writers at any stage, grounded in real-world experience rather than abstract theory. Revis’s honest voice about the difficulties of getting published gives these guides a different feel from many other writing craft books on the market.