tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post1737181051621689717..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Writing Craft Book Recommendations #IWSGLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74989571130886339832021-08-14T19:37:30.487+10:002021-08-14T19:37:30.487+10:00No idea. I kinda missed the whole Olympic thing......No idea. I kinda missed the whole Olympic thing...um-ah!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85168239503184739672021-08-14T19:36:47.251+10:002021-08-14T19:36:47.251+10:00It is a good one.It is a good one.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-16589161350508934302021-08-10T08:00:08.868+10:002021-08-10T08:00:08.868+10:00I haven't read Bird by Bird, but have read all...I haven't read Bird by Bird, but have read all the others you mentioned. Did anyone from your area win at the Olympics this year?<br />Joe Kovacs, my from neck of the woods, won silver for Shot Put Throw. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57546617580929978932021-08-09T08:07:11.385+10:002021-08-09T08:07:11.385+10:00It's good to read them occasionally, but I hon...It's good to read them occasionally, but I honestly think reading lots of the type of books you want to write helps way more. It's about seeing the theory in action, and learning what you like and why.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91940977558378380842021-08-08T10:42:33.093+10:002021-08-08T10:42:33.093+10:00lots of great recs
I remember reading Bird by Bird...lots of great recs<br />I remember reading Bird by Bird with a group<br />but Save the Cat will always be my fave<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tara Tyler Talks</a>Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-48640509525141000292021-08-06T11:14:02.519+10:002021-08-06T11:14:02.519+10:00Save the Cat is Alex's favorite, so I think th...Save the Cat is Alex's favorite, so I think that's why it's mentioned a lot. With all the craft books we have sitting on our shelves we should all be pro by now. Sadly, most cause a brain freeze for me.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13852956277015516422021-08-06T08:59:11.310+10:002021-08-06T08:59:11.310+10:00Brilliant! I hope you get a lot out of it.Brilliant! I hope you get a lot out of it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27400742655223449182021-08-06T08:58:41.667+10:002021-08-06T08:58:41.667+10:00Read it! It's super helpful.Read it! It's super helpful.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21542886396732715692021-08-06T08:58:18.832+10:002021-08-06T08:58:18.832+10:00So true! My TBR list just keeps getting longer.So true! My TBR list just keeps getting longer.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83509115228297371842021-08-06T08:57:27.351+10:002021-08-06T08:57:27.351+10:00I've been recommending that one since I first ...I've been recommending that one since I first started blogging. It's been around for a while.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-195727425367886382021-08-06T08:56:51.593+10:002021-08-06T08:56:51.593+10:00You're welcome :)You're welcome :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-70734696856013706122021-08-06T08:56:38.422+10:002021-08-06T08:56:38.422+10:00Totally agree :)Totally agree :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-62868221013042678262021-08-06T08:56:20.225+10:002021-08-06T08:56:20.225+10:00It's always good to find new gemsIt's always good to find new gemsLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71329307581793502942021-08-06T08:55:44.782+10:002021-08-06T08:55:44.782+10:00I haven't read The Writer's Journey. I'...I haven't read The Writer's Journey. I'll have to check it out.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79279882489863391632021-08-06T08:55:14.463+10:002021-08-06T08:55:14.463+10:00They are both well known. :)They are both well known. :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10297524176231512062021-08-06T08:54:48.286+10:002021-08-06T08:54:48.286+10:00Yes, his others are also good.Yes, his others are also good.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-34004929282053556572021-08-06T08:54:27.663+10:002021-08-06T08:54:27.663+10:00It is a gem. I love it and often refer back to it....It is a gem. I love it and often refer back to it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-80177353040823216312021-08-06T08:53:59.310+10:002021-08-06T08:53:59.310+10:00Elements of Style is another good one!Elements of Style is another good one!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-82478182357802784432021-08-06T07:18:20.816+10:002021-08-06T07:18:20.816+10:00So many people recommend Save the Cat in this IWSG...So many people recommend Save the Cat in this IWSG round. How did I miss it before? After reading one blog after another that praise it, I went ahead and ordered it from my library.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-52335941204532977262021-08-06T04:07:59.652+10:002021-08-06T04:07:59.652+10:00Good recommendations. I enjoyed reading On Writing...Good recommendations. I enjoyed reading On Writing, very inspirational. Many people have mentioned Save the Cat. I have it, just need to read it. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-58237450207068674612021-08-05T12:41:03.329+10:002021-08-05T12:41:03.329+10:00I have too many favorite writing craft books to li...I have too many favorite writing craft books to list here, Lynda. In addition, I have a new one from Mystery Writers of America to digest. So much expertise out there and not enough time to read them all.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-66791028287383592762021-08-05T10:45:05.663+10:002021-08-05T10:45:05.663+10:00lol...think of it as Save the Dog then ;)lol...think of it as Save the Dog then ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8404641346855113742021-08-05T10:44:34.015+10:002021-08-05T10:44:34.015+10:00It's a good read even if it's not jam-pack...It's a good read even if it's not jam-packed with writing tips.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-81117101607742244472021-08-05T10:42:40.131+10:002021-08-05T10:42:40.131+10:00It's definitely one of those books that are wo...It's definitely one of those books that are worth multiple readingsLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35609964982121383352021-08-05T10:42:12.947+10:002021-08-05T10:42:12.947+10:00Hope they helpHope they helpLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com