Bibliograph

Gentle writing advice, how to be a writer without destroying yourself, Chuck Wendig

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Gentle writing advice, how to be a writer without destroying yourself, Chuck Wendig

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gentle writing advice

Responsibility statement

Chuck Wendig

Sub title

how to be a writer without destroying yourself

Summary

"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.)"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Something important -- Two things you need to know -- The mythology of process (or, How I realized I don't know how to write a book) -- But do I need to write every day? -- But do I need to write every day? Part two! -- Self-care for writers -- Something important, part two -- The danger of the myth of the starving artist -- Something important, part three -- The necessity of knowing thyself -- Three true-ish things -- White-bordered optimal stop signs -- Something important, part four -- You are not alone -- Genre is just some shit somebody made up -- When kids ask me for writing advice -- The find art of flinging fucks from your fuckbasket -- The joy of fucking it all up -- Nobody knows what they're doing -- When ist it good to feel bad? A helpful guide! -- Something important, part five -- Epilogue: you can't run on a broken leg

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