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It feels unfair to mark this as Bail because there's nothing actually wrong with it as far as I read, but I won't be finishing this book.
I have this problem: I have been writing fiction since I could form words with a pencil, and with an eye specifically to improving for over 10 years. I like to read books about writing! But many of the ones that exist are kind of entry level for me? I always hope, but the title should have warned me here.
A quirky, fun read to get you on a consistent, manageable path to writing. She has great ideas to getting yourself organized, and helps you to believe that you're not an aspiring writer. You're already a writer.
pickFunny, informative, and insightful. I‘ve already recommended it to a friend who‘s reading it now! It has already helped me as a writer.
That the author included a section about privilege and marginalised voices was necessary and good, and should definitely be standard in “about writing” books. I appreciate that she was humble enough to tell a story of when she fucked up, and to ask people of color to advise/help with this section.
“You can‘t control whether you‘re a published writer, a professional writer, or a paid writer, but you can control whether you‘re a writing writer.”
