For those writers who make their way to this page, if you're not familiar with Chuck Wendig and his blog at terribleminds.com, you should be. Understand that the delicate among you will probably recoil from contact like a snail making first contact with a salt line, but even for you, his words are the brussel sprouts of writing advice and insight your diet is lacking. If you're already whining about brussel sprouts, remember that they can be made not just palatable, but pretty damned fantastic while still being good for you. If you don't believe me, drop me a comment and I'll prove it to you. Otherwise, pick up this book. Not only does Wendig use all kinds of in-your-face enthusiasm, real-world advice and a significant dose of ass-kicking, he does it in a way that makes it stick, and makes it fun. If only personal trainers were this damned hilarious and honest, we'd all be buffed and toned gym rats. Wendig doles out advise and wisdom in a way that only he can with his caustic and endearing personality. But be warned, get a sense of humor before you pick up this book. Not only will you need it to "get" what he has to say, you'll need it for that forthcoming avalanche of rejections you'll get in serious pursuit of the craft.