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The New Writer's Handbook 2007: A Practical Anthology of Best Advice for Your Craft and Career by Philip Martin, Erica Jong

rosepetals1984's review

4.0

Well-versed compilation of essays about writing, coming from a multitude of writers including Jane Yolen and Neil Gaiman. I think of the sections I found most particularly helpful were the earlier ones on the craft and gathering ideas. There were other various contributions about non-fiction writing, magazine writing, haiku crafting, querying agents and editors, and even dealing with matters regarding the internet - including creating a blog and, surprisingly, dealing with "trolls". It's a smorgasbord of advice, pretty much up for the ready for anyone who wants to peruse it. I enjoyed it and certainly wouldn't mind finding more of this kind of collection.

Overall: 4/5