Clive Staples Lewis book about writing covers varied topics and genres. This collection of notes, letters and other materials explore and explain his thoughts, methods, and general views about writing and about other writers and their works. He enjoyed teaching and especially enjoyed words and using them. By teaching writing skills he expected readers would have decent reading materials. Some of the topics covered are different genres such as children's, fiction, poetry and more. The book is a treasure of who he was as a writer through his letters, notes, and varied writings as well as through thee books he has written and read that he critiques.

Readers who like biographies, learning about writing, love words, and enjoy reading different writing styles will find a treasure trove in this book.

Learning about his thoughts on writing and reading about what he thought of other writers writing was very informative.

I couldn't find anything unlikable. There are sections that I want to reread and study.

When I finished the book having insight into his methods and thinking I wanted to learn more.

In a way reading this book was like attending a course he was teaching. I felt confident that with further study I would be a better reader and writer.

his book is a great tool for study and improving reading and writing skills.

It is a close look into the life of Clive Staples Lewis and his writing and methods.

It is not a writing course nor a biography but for readers who have a love for words, enjoy biographies, and for writers it is a gem.

I treasure this book because it is a great reference and I can in my own time frame learn more about writing.

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