This is one of those books that I listen to over and over again. Writing prompts, scenes written in quite a few ways. Like all writing or instructional books, there is a lot here that I take away. Some of it is garbage, but mostly, it’s great. Also it’s a fun read.
Consider This
A spellbinding blend of memoir and insight where bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.
In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing. With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with anecdotes, postcards from the road, and much more. Clear-eyed, sensitive, illuminating, and knowledgeable, Consider This is Palahniuk's love letter to stories and storytellers, booksellers and books themselves. The book serves as the closest thing to attending Chuck Palahniuk's writing classes in person, offering actionable insights on narrative techniques, character development, dialogue, pacing, and the craft of creating memorable fiction.
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