Turn your ideas into a finished book – one week at a time.
Write Like a Rebel is not just another writing guide. It’s a practical workbook paired with a series of short video lessons that walk you step-by-step through the process of writing your book.
Inside you’ll find:
As a complete beginner, I always thought writing a book was something “other people” could do. Write Like a Rebel completely changed that for me. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt guided—week by week, step by step. For the first time, writing felt possible.
What I loved most is how kind and encouraging the book feels, while still being very clear and structured. I never felt judged for not knowing things. The character exercises were eye-opening, especially using the five senses and life events. I was shocked by how real my characters started to feel, even though I had never written fiction before.
The chapter on choosing point of view helped me understand something I had always found confusing, and the dialogue lessons made me feel brave enough to actually try writing conversations instead of avoiding them. By the time I reached the final weeks, I wasn’t just “thinking about writing” anymore, I was actually doing it.This book feels like having a supportive writing coach by your side. If you’re a beginner who dreams of writing a book but doesn’t know where to start, I truly believe this guide will help you take that first real step.
I’ve stopped and started writing for over 10 years, which is probably the case for a lot of people, but I’ve taken courses. I’ve listened to videos. I’ve watched tutorials on YouTube and I love this book.
It just gets to the heart of the matter and gives me exact instructions of what to do and how to do it. Paragraph for the first time in all these years I feel like I will finish my novel. Thanks to this book.
Write Like a Rebel is not just another writing book, it’s a complete, step-by-step roadmap from idea to finished first draft. What makes this book stand out is the way Elise Krentzel combines real-world writing experience with clear structure and creative freedom. You’re not left guessing what to do next. Every week builds logically toward an actual manuscript.
The character development alone is worth the price of the book. The five-senses work, the life-event mapping, and the psychological depth exercises are powerful and surprisingly emotional. I found myself understanding my characters, and even myself, on a much deeper level.
What I also loved is that this book works for fiction, memoir, and non-fiction. Whether you’re writing a novel, your life story, or a business book, the framework adapts beautifully. The weekly format makes the process feel doable instead of overwhelming, and the tone is encouraging without being fluffy.
This book doesn’t just teach you how to write, it actually gets you writing. If you’ve ever been stuck with a half-finished manuscript or an idea you couldn’t shape, this guide will move you forward with clarity and confidence.
Highly recommended for both beginning writers and experienced authors who want a fresh, disciplined approach to finishing a book.
Following Elise’s best selling book, number one in her memoir trilogy “Under My Skin”, here comes book number two:
In Elise’s continuing memoir saga, her second book explores how she carved out an extraordinary life as a fearless businesswoman and adventurer in Japan, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Defying expectations in a world rarely seeing women as entrepreneurs—especially in foreign lands—Elise built businesses, navigated cultures, and reinvented herself through bold moves and boundless determination.
I couldn't wait to find out what that sassy Elise Krentzel did once her stint as a rock journalist for the KISS Japan tour ended...and boy, you aren't going to believe it! I was expecting her to keep being sensational; she did not disappoint.
Rogue Enterpreneur includes three husbands, multiple countries from Asia to Europe (with a couple of stateside pilgrimages) and - dare I say - an ADDICTION to entrepreneurship, to not only discovering but becoming The Next Big Thing. You'd think this was all unbelievable, but Elise tells it with her whole heart and mind, which are fully engaged in anything she does. Rogue Entrepreneur could be a road-map for people who cannot shut off or shut down.
Save a little energy, though...I heard there's gonna be a third book...
Krentzel’s sharp observations and fearless storytelling make every chapter pulse with raw authenticity. What could have been a simple business memoir becomes a powerful testament to resilience, creativity, and the courage to forge one’s own path. This book is not just a read, it’s an experience that lingers long after the last page.
In part one of Elise Krentzel’s fast-paced memoir trilogy, she takes charge of the tumultuous 1970s by making a name for herself as a rock journalist who toured Japan with Kiss. Her parents encouraged her to sing, play music, and write as a child, but they forbade her from being “herself.”
Alienated, she hid her heart and learned to become a stranger in her skin as the torment of early childhood taught her to mistrust everyone, especially herself.
Picked up Under My Skin after meeting Elise in passing at a music show. When she mentioned she had toured with KISS as a young journalist, I was hooked — I grew up in the 70s as a huge KISS fan. What I found in this memoir, though, was so much more than a rock story.
Elise writes with vivid imagery that transports you straight into her world. I could hear the sounds of New York streets in the 70s, feel the heat of summer, and step into famous clubs like CBGB. At just 19, she was chosen to cover the KISS Japan Tour, a breakthrough that led her into Tokyo’s underground scene, where she connected with artists and promoters and championed punk and new wave before it hit the mainstream.
But what makes this book shine is how personal it is. Elise doesn’t just recount music history — she opens up about a challenging childhood that shaped her resilience and fierce independence. The result is a fast, captivating read that blends music, travel, and raw honesty. If you want a memoir that takes you on wild adventures while inspiring you to carve your own path, this book is it.
When Cassie Lincoln and Elise Krentzel met online, their connection was instant. A Zoom call turned into a collaboration, and their paths intertwined. But then, tensions rose, and their budding relationship fell apart.
Months later, at a chance reunion, the ice melted. They joined forces with newfound understanding and mutual respect, blending Cassie’s knack for distilling wisdom with Elise’s laser-focused insights. Now, they share the hard-earned lessons that transformed their lives. Drawing on their business and life experiences, this book offers a collection of reflective quotes to inspire change.
Discover how to embrace your inner voice and make the impossible possible—just as they did.
Elise Krentzel’s career as a communications expert, author, entrepreneur, and global explorer culminates in EK Editorial & Coaching. She ghostwrites for executives, coaches authors, edits, and teaches online writing courses. Kumi Books provides a diverse range of publishing services.
Japan’s introduction to punk rock came from Elise, the magazine’s former Tokyo Bureau Chief at Billboard. In the pre-internet era, she innovated, creating the first GPS-enabled digital travel guides, blogged before it was a thing, and established a South African non-profit dedicated to fighting AIDS among teenagers. She’s a prolific poet, culture reporter, and mom to an amazing son. She calls Austin, Texas, home when she’s not a digital nomad.
