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A review by jaymilynn96
The Linchpin Writer: Crafting Your Novel's Key Moments by John Matthew Fox, John Matthew Fox
5.0
"But every writer must overcome their natural instinct to avoid conflict and make the conscious decision to wallow, to linger, and to dwell in a tragic, conflict-heavy moment."
This was my first "how to write a good novel" book. Now, I'm no pessimist, but I went into this expecting industry formulas for an ironclad plot, the true essentials for writing a great character, and written-in-stone stunts a writer can pull to trick readers into believing that they're a better author than they actually are. Seriously, I'm no pessimist, but that's all anyone ever talks about: How to write a book that sells.
And, of course, we all want to sell.
But "The Linchpin Writer" broke down the most difficult parts of the storytelling craft. The ones we all struggle with, regardless of talent. The ones we're all afraid of, regardless of success. The ones that not only make or break our books, but make or break us as artists. With intimate anecdotes from his own journey and a handful of raw exercises, the author teaches how to assemble those moments, not just into something that sells, but into something that makes you a better artist.
This book is gospel for all writers, but especially new ones like myself, who are still trying to navigate the depth of their own artistry. A big thanks to John and his team for sending me this ARC.
This was my first "how to write a good novel" book. Now, I'm no pessimist, but I went into this expecting industry formulas for an ironclad plot, the true essentials for writing a great character, and written-in-stone stunts a writer can pull to trick readers into believing that they're a better author than they actually are. Seriously, I'm no pessimist, but that's all anyone ever talks about: How to write a book that sells.
And, of course, we all want to sell.
But "The Linchpin Writer" broke down the most difficult parts of the storytelling craft. The ones we all struggle with, regardless of talent. The ones we're all afraid of, regardless of success. The ones that not only make or break our books, but make or break us as artists. With intimate anecdotes from his own journey and a handful of raw exercises, the author teaches how to assemble those moments, not just into something that sells, but into something that makes you a better artist.
This book is gospel for all writers, but especially new ones like myself, who are still trying to navigate the depth of their own artistry. A big thanks to John and his team for sending me this ARC.