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Gentle Writing Advice
How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself
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This book is ideal for writers seeking a compassionate, no-nonsense perspective on the writing process, especially those tired of conventional advice and looking for encouragement tailored to their individuality.
With behind-the-scenes stories of Wendig's own writing struggles, sections on debunking popular advice, self-care tips, and more footnotes than are strictly necessary, Gentle Writing Advice will give the unvarnished truth about the writing process and remind you of what's actually important--taking care of the writer.
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Finally—a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes.
The truth is that all of the "writing rules" you've learned are bullshit. Sure, they work for some people, but the likelihood that they'll work for you—unique butterfly of a person that you are—is slim.
That doesn't mean you're out of luck! There is meaningful advice to be had in the writing world, and Chuck Wendig is here to deliver it. In this hilarious guide, Wendig will help you discover more about yourself as a writer, parse through your quirks and foibles, and help you figure out the best way for you to get words on the page—without destroying yourself along the way.
With behind-the-scenes stories of Wendig's own writing struggles, sections on debunking popular advice, self-care tips, and more footnotes than are strictly necessary (or legally recommended by scientists), Gentle Writing Advice will give the unvarnished truth about the writing process and remind you of what's actually important—taking care of the writer. (That's you, by the way.)
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ISBN: 9781440301209
Publisher: F&W Publications Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Betterway Books
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 132.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Chuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers, Star Wars- Aftermath, the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, and Zer0es and Invasive, alongside other works across comics, games, film, and more. He was a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and an alum of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and he served as the co-writer of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He is also known for his popular blog, terribleminds, and books about writing such as Damn Fine Story. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.
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