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Writing Books: Reviews

How to be a Famous Writer {A Book Review}

November 4, 2008

Title: How to be a Famous Writer Before You’re Dead (Your Words in Print and Your Name in Lights)
Author: Ariel Gore
Writing books and magazines used to be in my staple reading diet. I devoured them. But, I’ve pretty much abandoned the habit in the last few years.
I guess, after a while, all the advice just [...]

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Favourite Writing Books By Writers (Part II)

July 11, 2005

This is the continuation of this previous post about favourite writing books:
* On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Harper & Row, 1980)
Writers Say: “Zinsser is himself a good writer, providing a role model as well as telling writers in words how they ought to proceed. He also gives examples of how other writers solved certain [...]

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Favourite Writing Books By Writers (Part I)

June 22, 2005

A few years ago, I run a “Favourite Writing Stuff Survey”. A few writers by the name of Nancy, Teresa, Louise, Paul, Carol, Sharon, Margery, Barb, Ken, and Ern took part in the survey, along with a few other writers. And, I’d like to share the results of the survey again right here.
First, off we’ve [...]

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What Makes A Writing Book A Real Writers’ Book?

June 6, 2005

Not all books on writing are real. Well, of course, since they’re published and sold in book stores, technically, they’re “real.” But, if you’ve acquired a room full of writing books and/or you’ve camped out by the shelves of your local library or bookstore, you know that not everything is palatable to the writer’s taste [...]

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The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing: Book Review

May 26, 2005
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For Writers Only

May 15, 2005

As a writer, I’ve always found a special affinity towards other writers. I write about writing because I enjoy connecting with other writers… and those who wish to become one. I read about writing because it makes me feel connected and I love to learn new things.
The ability to see and share with our audience [...]

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