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tryslora's review against another edition
5.0
I'm normally not great with writing advice (or any advice) books. I am in LOVE with this book, and want to shout it from the rooftops. Listening to Charlie Jane Anders narrate her own book was like sitting in conversation with the author. Comfortable. I felt seen in so many ways as a writer, and while yes, there were still moments of "I can't put in that kind of work, my brain doesn't work that way" shame, there were SO MANY FEWER of those moments. This book made me feel good about writing, about continuing. It energized me to get to work editing (a hard thing for me to feel good about, so that's impressive).
I borrowed the audiobook from the library, and halfway through I knew it was a keeper and went and ordered the hardcover to own. I will go through and mark some passages I want to return to again when I need to hear that advice.
The world is on fire. We don't need to let our creativity burn with it. Thank you, Charlie Jane Anders, for everything you've said here.
I borrowed the audiobook from the library, and halfway through I knew it was a keeper and went and ordered the hardcover to own. I will go through and mark some passages I want to return to again when I need to hear that advice.
The world is on fire. We don't need to let our creativity burn with it. Thank you, Charlie Jane Anders, for everything you've said here.
crochetchrisie's review against another edition
I don't usually read non-fiction or books about writing, so I'm not quite sure what I would rate this. There is definitely some helpful advice in there but my brain is now more full of the things I 'should' do or include to make my story (as-yet unwritten) better. It didn't really make me eager to start, lol.
rogoreads's review against another edition
4.0
Like getting a pep talk from Charlie Jane every time I crack it open. Some essays spoke to me more than others, but I love a writing book that makes me feel excited to write.
harborwriter's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful writing advice and inspiration, wrapped up in prose that feels like a warm hug. This was 100% the book I needed for these times.
intothevolcano's review against another edition
3.5
I greatly enjoyed reading Never Say You Can't Survive - Anders' tone is warm and inviting, it feels like she's having a conversation with you. That said, the balance between personal essays and writing advice sometimes felt off-kilter - both topics were glanced over, rather than being fully explored. However, the exploration of writing as a coping mechanism for trying times was very interesting to read. Although I'm not sure who the writing advice was targeted at, this was an engaging read and I would be keen to see more nonfiction from Charlie Jane Anders.
Thanks to Tor and Netgalley for the ARC.
Thanks to Tor and Netgalley for the ARC.
cesto's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
lx2's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
cute and always nice to hear more from charlie. she’s really cool. i didn’t learn tons but it was a very pleasant listening experience
kyokokk's review against another edition
5.0
小説家によるクリエイティブライティングについてのエッセイ。
作家になりたい人だけでなく、書くことは誰にとっても癒やしになるという。
ドラフトをザーッと書き上げてから、アウトラインを作るやり方が面白かった。
また、文化の盗用と、誰の物語を誰が語るかについての章がとくによかった。
著者は日本のカルチャーに詳しいということは知っていたが、日本語も達者だそうで（しかも中国語もできる）驚いた。
そんな著者でも、アジアを舞台にしたSFはお蔵入にしたそう。
オーディオで聞いたが、本が欲しくなった。
作家になりたい人だけでなく、書くことは誰にとっても癒やしになるという。
ドラフトをザーッと書き上げてから、アウトラインを作るやり方が面白かった。
また、文化の盗用と、誰の物語を誰が語るかについての章がとくによかった。
著者は日本のカルチャーに詳しいということは知っていたが、日本語も達者だそうで（しかも中国語もできる）驚いた。
そんな著者でも、アジアを舞台にしたSFはお蔵入にしたそう。
オーディオで聞いたが、本が欲しくなった。