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paperbackzach's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
tiarala's review
5.0
It took awhile to get into the meat of this book, but once I did I found myself flagging page after page to come back and attack with a highlighter. As I carried on the book inspired new ways of thinking about exciting projects. I always enjoy Wendig's writing style, as well as his other writing books. He doesn't tell you what to do; instead, he encourages you to think differently about your own stories.
Also I apparently really need to watch Die Hard.
Also I apparently really need to watch Die Hard.
theresahalvorsen's review
Awesome book, even if you're not a writer. Great references to Buffy, Hunger Games, Die Hard and Star Wars.
ogreart's review against another edition
5.0
A great lot of fun! I really enjoyed his examples. They were geeky and all to the point. If profanity bothers you, you may want to beware. Definitely one someone who wants to write should read.
rschmidt7's review
2.0
Chuck Wendig's apparent thoughts on "humorous" writing:
- Why say "stuff" when you can say "shit"? - SO EDGY!
- Why use the correct quotation from a famous pop culture character when you can misquote on purpose and then be *handed a note* to inform you of your "funny mistake"? - HILARIOUS! hahaha
- If both of the above work, why not just use them over and over and over again for maximum effect? - MAXIMUM HUMOR hahahahaha
- If all else fails, just say "goddamn" a bunch of times so everyone will remember that you are edgy and funny.
Sure, there are some tidbits of interesting, valid theory on Story here (which is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1), but to get to those tidbits, you'll have to slog through the tedious "humor." If that sounds okay, or if you are the type of person that actually finds these kind of jokes funny, then read this book.
Be forewarned, however, that there are much more useful books on Story theory out there that don't have the off-putting humor and that actually use novels, stories, and other writing as illuminating examples instead of just "Die Hard" again and again.
- Why say "stuff" when you can say "shit"? - SO EDGY!
- Why use the correct quotation from a famous pop culture character when you can misquote on purpose and then be *handed a note* to inform you of your "funny mistake"? - HILARIOUS! hahaha
- If both of the above work, why not just use them over and over and over again for maximum effect? - MAXIMUM HUMOR hahahahaha
- If all else fails, just say "goddamn" a bunch of times so everyone will remember that you are edgy and funny.
Sure, there are some tidbits of interesting, valid theory on Story here (which is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1), but to get to those tidbits, you'll have to slog through the tedious "humor." If that sounds okay, or if you are the type of person that actually finds these kind of jokes funny, then read this book.
Be forewarned, however, that there are much more useful books on Story theory out there that don't have the off-putting humor and that actually use novels, stories, and other writing as illuminating examples instead of just "Die Hard" again and again.
nedhayes's review
5.0
Great interesting book on writing craft, with an emphasis on real world tactics and methods to make your writing work better, from plotting, to character development to momentum for individual characters. Highly recommended.