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A review by noranne
Story Engineering: Mastering the 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing by Larry Brooks
4.0
I have read a lot of writing books, and I think this is one of my favorites. Its goal is clear and laid out explicitly in the beginning, so you know exactly what you are in for. Larry writes with a personable style that is easy to read and never felt blustery or didactic. He leaves the door open for you to disagree with him even as he swears that he is 100% right, which is a challenging line to walk in an advice book.
I felt that the book could have been condensed down a fair bit, as there were several repetitive sections and places that felt padded. But it’s not a particularly long book, so I can see why they did that. And having it beat over your head can be helpful at times!
Coming out of this book I felt both inspired and empowered to do some writing, which is basically exactly what I want from a writing book.
I felt that the book could have been condensed down a fair bit, as there were several repetitive sections and places that felt padded. But it’s not a particularly long book, so I can see why they did that. And having it beat over your head can be helpful at times!
Coming out of this book I felt both inspired and empowered to do some writing, which is basically exactly what I want from a writing book.