Why I never recommend Stephen King’s On Writing book

Why I never recommend Stephen King’s On Writing book

I never recommend Stephen King’s, On Writing book to people looking to learn fiction craft. Why not? Well, I’ll tell you, but first let me tell you what I think is good about it: Easy read – great voice (obviously) Household name (instant crowd...
The ultimate writer’s craft books no-one knows about

The ultimate writer’s craft books no-one knows about

I have just received book 2 of the amazing Glimmer Train titles and I am so happy. I’ve had book 1 for years and barely used it until recently and I can’t believe what I’ve been missing. These fat 400 page books ask hundreds of author how they...

Books for Skaters who don’t read.

I’ve just found a great thread about books for lazy skateboarders on JenkemMag and couldn’t help to add a comment myself. I recommended FaLiL and If I Fall, If I Die but tbh, neither of them are focusing on ‘skating’ in anyway – or any of...

Idea, tools and observations

I’m enjoying reading a good book: How not to Write a Novel I’m enjoying it because, slowly, I’m learning that the most common mistakes in newbie writers work, isn’t the sort of errors that I make. Admitedly, I’m only on Chapter 1(ish) but...