Writing novels. It shows you the mechanics and hard work of writing. It has no "war stories" or amusing anecdotes. It's plain, straight talk about writing great prose.

The practical advice about the Writer's Kit, made of inexpensive materials that will save you hours of time and dumb mistakes.

I'd have liked more information about the publishing process. But then, the title is about writing, not publishing.

Create the entire Writer's Kit: character cards, setting cards, folders, name dictionary, everthing. And I did do all this. It's amazing!

Challenged and humble. I found I knew a lot less than I thought. It made me analyze my books and think about whether I had the desire to work as hard as he urges all writers to work.

Is a published author of five novels (as of 1999).

It is practical, nonsensical and forceful. Do you want to be an author? Then read and learn!

There is absolutely no reason not to recommend this book to serious novelists. I wish I'd found this book years ago.

If you want to be a novelist, please please please read this book. If you are published it will save your readers aggravation and keep them from skipping over pages of narrative. If you aren't, it will improve your writing over those who don't read it or follow its advice.

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