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Gentle Writing Advice: How to Be a Writer Without Destroying Yourself

by Chuck Wendig

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Writing. Language Arts. Nonfiction. HTML:Finallyâ??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 youâ??unique butterfly of a person that you areâ??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 pageâ??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 importantâ??taking care of the writer. (That's you, by t
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This was a cute little book and really did feel gentle. I have read Wendig's other writing book, Damn FIne Story, and not that I felt that one was too aggressive, but the tone of this one definitely works more with where I'm at personally with wanting to write. It's still funny and a bit crass, which is what I expect and enjoy from Wendig. Definitely check it out if you need some soft inspiration and a reminder that you can be kind to yourself while still putting in the work. ( )
  MillieHennessy | Mar 6, 2024 |
Gentle Writing Advice is the book I needed to kick off my 2024 writing year. At its core, it’s an anti-advice book. Chuck’s take on how he’s written over the years and how his perspective has changed with experience, filtered through the lens of a global pandemic. He offers up the old sage wisdom and then breaks it down, giving all the reasons that those “truths” are subjective at best, and myths at worst. It’s a fast read. Clever, witty, and full of the profanity that fans of his work have come to expect. If I have a complaint about it, it is the number of footnotes. A lot of comic relief is packed into them but they're overall distracting. Recommended for writers looking to extend themselves a little grace and write from a place of inspiration rather than from a purely business perspective. Also, for those who don’t mind a heavy dose of vulgarity. This one won’t be for everyone. ( )
  bfrisch | Mar 3, 2024 |
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Writing. Language Arts. Nonfiction. HTML:Finallyâ??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 youâ??unique butterfly of a person that you areâ??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 pageâ??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 importantâ??taking care of the writer. (That's you, by t

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