Review: Worth It's Weight in Gold
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 20, 2013
This book is worth way more than a dollar. Seriously, what can you buy nowadays for less than a dollar (other than some ebooks)?If that's not enough, Chuck blogs at terribleminds.com on a regular basis and his posts are spot on and helpful. This isn't vague "show don't tell" "write what you know" writing advice that plagues blog posts and writing craft books alike. This is clear, concise writing instruction that you can apply to your writing right this second and see results. Wendig covers topics like the writing life, storytelling, plot, character, writing a novel, and every point is packed with useful information.Some people mention the swear words, as though that's the only merit to judge a book by. Take all the swear words out and this book is still one of the best books on writing out there. Do yourself a big favor, and swear words or not, buy it. Your future self will thank your Present self.And then buy his other books because they're all solid, content-rich advice for writers.