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A review by brhillmann
Damn Fine Story: Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative by Chuck Wendig
5.0
Finally! A book about writing that feels like I can actually use it!
Wendig's humor aligns with my sense of humor, so I appreciate the voice and sometimes (pointed) silliness that comes with this guide. That might say more about me than the book, but that can't be helped.
I'm used to writing advice that reads like an English class lecture. Wendig breaks writing down in a sensible, accessible way, focused on characters first, story as a result, and theme if you want to. His explanation of beats and structure is familiar to the ways I learned about them as a theatre major for both writing and analyzing scripts. Damn Fine Story uses a broader brush and a variety familiar story examples that doesn't leave me scratching my head, as some writing advice can feel incredibly esoteric.
Wendig's humor aligns with my sense of humor, so I appreciate the voice and sometimes (pointed) silliness that comes with this guide. That might say more about me than the book, but that can't be helped.
I'm used to writing advice that reads like an English class lecture. Wendig breaks writing down in a sensible, accessible way, focused on characters first, story as a result, and theme if you want to. His explanation of beats and structure is familiar to the ways I learned about them as a theatre major for both writing and analyzing scripts. Damn Fine Story uses a broader brush and a variety familiar story examples that doesn't leave me scratching my head, as some writing advice can feel incredibly esoteric.