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A review by abetterjulie
Damn Fine Story: Mastering the Tools of a Powerful Narrative by Chuck Wendig
5.0
I loved this book. Honestly, it's worth it for the last story alone. I'm still laughing.
So. On the writer's continuum, I've written a novel and am querying. I've written short stories which have been published and paid me. I'd like to write more novels and more paying things, and this book reinforced lessons I knew and opened my brain to new ones. All while making me laugh, smile, or nod sagely. I learned. I was inspired. I want to write even better than before!
It was never dry. The pacing was greased lightning (what does that even mean, really?), and I feel more confident as a writer now. When I turned the last page, I immediately handed the book to another person because they should read it.
Hence, the five stars. (also, his blog is wonderful and you should get his emails)
So. On the writer's continuum, I've written a novel and am querying. I've written short stories which have been published and paid me. I'd like to write more novels and more paying things, and this book reinforced lessons I knew and opened my brain to new ones. All while making me laugh, smile, or nod sagely. I learned. I was inspired. I want to write even better than before!
It was never dry. The pacing was greased lightning (what does that even mean, really?), and I feel more confident as a writer now. When I turned the last page, I immediately handed the book to another person because they should read it.
Hence, the five stars. (also, his blog is wonderful and you should get his emails)