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Summary: superb insights and thoughtfulness
Review: Definitely a student of the late John Gardner, Ms. Bly has written a wonderful guide for anyone--whetehr you're just starting out or have been writing for years already. I don't agree with her theory about the purpose of literature. She's a little too political for my taste. But that is easily dismissed in light of her wonderful eye for detail and her articulate view of what truly motivates people to write.
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Summary: Must Reading for any Story / Fiction Writer
Review: I love this book. It helps you get past the [stuff] bad teachers put in your head (focusing on grammar or spelling rather than passion) to find the really good stuff. Carol Bly offers wonderful inspiration & practical advice to plumb your soul's depths. There's so much wisdom and experience here. If you want to write, this book gives you essential advice on starting along the path. Even if you've been writing 20 years, she'll help you find some shortcuts for your journey-- not expedient, easy paths, but high mountain treks which will get you to the writing places you, deep in you heart, really want to reach.
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Summary: Genius......and good advice
Review: If you want to write, read this book. If you are writing, and feeling overwhelmed by the plethora of "do's and don't's" out there.....definetly read this book. This is absolutely the best book on writing I have ever read...Carol Bly is a compassionate, wise teacher and writer, the type of teacher you wish taught every English class. This book will take you from the free-for-all first draft, through the shaping of characters, plot, and dialogue. Her voice is encouraging, kind, and fully in support of the writer. A true gem. I can't recommend this book highly enough. It's wonderful.
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