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Zawód: powieściopisarz by Haruki Murakami

sirhe's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

4.0

In this book, Murakami is cheering on
his readers to write. He says, write to find out if you're writer material. He also reflects on what it is like to be a novelist and does not delve into writing advice or techniques. I think this is a good read if you would like to know what to expect as a first time writer. 

Here is some of his advice: 
1. Read, a lot! 
2. Observe and reflect on the world around you. 
3. Schedule writing time. 
4. Exercise the body for the mind to work.
5. Eat well. 

In addition to this advice, he dispells many of the common misconceptions about writers. 

If you enjoy reading Murakami's books but are not considering writing, read this book for the fun facts about his previous novels that he sprinkles throughout. 

aquakirst's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

hinklemi's review against another edition

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5.0

Reads like a conversation with a friend - not a 'how-to', more of an insightful interview with someone who's been in the novel writing game a long time.

tilda_bernhardt's review against another edition

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3.0

det fanns en del bra tips och så, men för det mesta berättade han om sin väg till författare och hur han lyckades få sina böcker sålda över stora delar av världen.

jag hade hoppats på mer beskrivningar av hur han går till väga när han skriver romaner. vad han tänker på när han skriver eller lärdomar han plockat på sig under sina 35 år som författare. jag vet inte, något som jag hade kunnat ta med mig till mitt egna skrivande.

neens_library's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

nelsbels's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

3.75

artyemis's review against another edition

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3.0

Haruki ti adoro e tu lo sai, ma hanno ragione quelli che dicono che la non fiction non è il tuo campo. Oltretutto il libro mi sembra tutto un giustificarsi senza senso, sei bravo e sei di successo (e scrivi da più di 30 anni mentre altri no e tutto questo ti è venuto facile come camminare ok non c'è bisogno di ripeterlo ogni pagina) di scrivere un libro del genere non ne avevi bisogno.

liyaancy's review against another edition

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challenging informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

anouk90's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

3.0

joesb's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75