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enemieseverywhere's review against another edition
3.25
author reveals a drippy boomerish sentimentality and plenty of male bias in his examples and dissection, but i learned good things from reading this about the value of interior narrative and techniques to evoke desired emotional response in readers.
makes an interesting double-billing with The Fantasy Fiction Formula by Deborah Chester which is its ruthless and logic-driven opposite
makes an interesting double-billing with The Fantasy Fiction Formula by Deborah Chester which is its ruthless and logic-driven opposite
shannonscotteditorauthor's review against another edition
5.0
My God. Seriously. My goodness gracious. This is a book that will need to be read multiple times to truly grasp all the concepts and principles Donald Maass discusses, let alone put into practice with any kind of consistency. I greatly look forward to those re-reads!
shadow_cat94's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
lottie1803's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
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medium-paced
4.0
ryanteston's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
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medium-paced
4.5
mrodgerson's review against another edition
informative
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lighthearted
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medium-paced
4.5
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
This book is not big, but its depth is immeasurable. I allowed myself to be immersed completely in the lessons, taking in Maass' word of wisdom, considering my stories, and favorites written by others. Once again, Maass encourages and guides writers into a depth of story that many ignore but all will benefit from. It is a great study on how to write a story and ends with a call to writers that will inspire and encourage the creation of more words. Brilliant book.
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dsteenbergen's review against another edition
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4.5
Great mix of practical application and philosophical insights. I'll keep this one close to my desk from now on.