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kermittuesday's review
3.0
This book was well done, but I rated it three stars because I rate books on how much I like them personally and though I liked all of her advice, it didn't really pertain to me as I don't want to be a writer. So why did I read it? Because I love Ann Patchett and I am trying to read all of her books.
carriekellenberger's review
5.0
I love books from authors that explain their writing process. Ann Patchett has a little book of gold here for writers who want to know more about putting words to paper. No doubt I will be returning to this again. It's packed solid with tips and tricks. I loved her suggestion of how to start writing with writer's block and will leave it up to you to learn it!
What a wonderful, talented woman!
“The more we are willing to separate from distraction and step into the open arms of boredom, the more writing will get on the page.”― Ann Patchett, The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life
“Had I given equal weight to everyone who had something to say, every story would have turned into a terrible game of Twister...”― Ann Patchett, The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life
What a wonderful, talented woman!
“The more we are willing to separate from distraction and step into the open arms of boredom, the more writing will get on the page.”― Ann Patchett, The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life
“Had I given equal weight to everyone who had something to say, every story would have turned into a terrible game of Twister...”― Ann Patchett, The Getaway Car: A Practical Memoir About Writing and Life
kendrarousseau's review
4.0
This short memoir (about an hour of reading time) is packed with insightful anecdotes and practical tips about the writing life. I have lost my tendency toward writing as an adult, but this inspired me to revisit my childhood passion.
booktalkwithkarla's review
5.0
Rating 5 stars!
Ann Patchett is wise. With humor, she shares writing truths from her vast experience as a novelist and storyteller. She honors the people and programs who made an impact on her. This isn't the first time I have read this and it won’t be the last.
Ann Patchett is wise. With humor, she shares writing truths from her vast experience as a novelist and storyteller. She honors the people and programs who made an impact on her. This isn't the first time I have read this and it won’t be the last.
bookchasm's review
5.0
This was an impulse Nook buy - I saw Patchett's name, saw that it only cost a few bucks, and mistakenly thought it was a full-length book. You can read it in a couple of hours. I liked it - I always enjoy glimpses inside writers' heads and their observations about the writing process, what works for them, etc. I especially liked the way she describes a book idea as a beautiful butterfly floating above her head, and trying to write it down is like dismantling and killing it.
senid's review
5.0
Delightful book about Ann Patchett's writing education and process. A short read and I highly suggest this book if you write or enjoy the author's books. This will be a reread for me.
sarahsbookshelves's review
4.0
I'm not an aspiring writer, but Patchett's advice and outlook on life and work is down to earth and applicable beyond writing. Without the benefit of being a writer myself, I suspect this is a must read for anyone that is!
keisenbraun's review
5.0
Ann Patchett isn't my favorite winter, but she is a celebrated one, and in this Kindle "short," she explains how she got there and dishes out some of her best writing advice.
pawlugrech's review
4.0
A good, quick read on writing. Not necessarily the ideal starting point if you're only getting into the subject. Nor is it the the ultimate guide to writing. But it offers a few points that aren't to be found elsewhere and, in a genre that is quite congested, that's quite a feat.