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If You Want to Write
by Brenda Ueland
Brenda Ueland's "If You Want to Write" is a book written for those who would love to write, but for one reason or another don't. Or at least try, but don't do well.
This was a lovely read - Ueland has a wonderful grasp of the English language. Unfortunately though, there is very little solid advice in here. There is really only one piece of advice she gives over and over again; that is, just write whatever feels natural, truthful and don't over-think it.
Padding the rest out are other bits and pieces of advice that she doesn't give with much conviction. Often the advice is followed with "or don't do this if you don't want to". The book is filled with nice anecdotes from artists and examples of her own student's writing.
Three stars because it is a lovely read, but has no real practical application.
This was a lovely read - Ueland has a wonderful grasp of the English language. Unfortunately though, there is very little solid advice in here. There is really only one piece of advice she gives over and over again; that is, just write whatever feels natural, truthful and don't over-think it.
Padding the rest out are other bits and pieces of advice that she doesn't give with much conviction. Often the advice is followed with "or don't do this if you don't want to". The book is filled with nice anecdotes from artists and examples of her own student's writing.
Three stars because it is a lovely read, but has no real practical application.