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If your interest in the Oulipo goes beyond simply trying out their techniques, and you wish to learn about the context in which it was conceived and the developments in went through, you will find this book very useful.
Read MoreWhy I can’t read Lolita, but am reading Nabokov’s short stories.
Read MoreI should have thought that part of the purpose of a book review is to tell potential readers whether the book is actually any good or not.
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I think a lot about book reviewing, and am continually experimenting with different forms.
Read MoreLike Chekhov's gun (if a gun appears in Act 1, it has to be fired at some point), actions like someone clearing their throat are pointless if they add nothing to how we see them as a character.
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It's not often one comes across a book which purports to contain instructions on both writing and life. Does the concept work?
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As the title suggests, this book comprises 50 “techniques” of storytelling.
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A great reference book for those who love London, and are interested in the places associated with well-known writers dating from centuries ago to the present day.
Read MoreUPDATED! Now includes an audio version. The next time I write a book, WYBIAF is going to be open right there on my Kindle for easy reference.
Read MoreIf your interest in the Oulipo goes beyond simply trying out their techniques, and you wish to learn about the context in which it was conceived and the developments in went through, you will find this book very useful.
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The stories in Great Adventurers are designed to help the reader believe that they can do it too, backed up by much more substantial evidence than vague and vacuous pronouncements like "You're wonderful, you can do anything."
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Can reading help you achieve mindfulness? And can mindfulness enhance your reading pleasure?
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This book not only contains a huge sampling of both prose and poetry, but places them into an historical context.
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Short-form writing is neither quick nor easy, but the effort is, in my opinion, worth it. This book explores the form with useful information, challenging exercises, and interesting examples.
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You may be very good at condensing a complex argument and proposals down to no more than six bullet points (as one of my line managers always demanded). This book makes it clear that there are more creative opportunities too.
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With children as the target audience, this book is a fair-paced romp through the history of paintings from cave paintings to the present day. All that in less than 100 pages!
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The Business of Being a Writer
What does this book cover, and is it suitable for writers not based in the USA?
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So you think you've read some atrocious writing in your life? Well, you ain't seen nothing yet.
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