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shadeslayer327's review
5.0
I LOVED this book. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but it was the perfect balance of everything. I love authors who make it feel like they're just sitting down and having a conversation with you, and Ruta definitely accomplished that.
I really enjoyed the chapter on voice, hearing her life story, and the way she approached the subject. The book made me think with the questions she asked and offered new ways to approach story. It was extremely easy to digest yet so incredibly insightful. And the formatting inside the book just topped the cake.
If you're a writer, you should definitely pick up this book.
I really enjoyed the chapter on voice, hearing her life story, and the way she approached the subject. The book made me think with the questions she asked and offered new ways to approach story. It was extremely easy to digest yet so incredibly insightful. And the formatting inside the book just topped the cake.
If you're a writer, you should definitely pick up this book.
bibliobrandie's review
5.0
Loved this! Like all great books about craft, Sepetys peppers the book with her own stories - making it part memoir, part writing advice - and the deeply personal snippets will connect with her readers. This is a book I will refer to often (and could really be used to teach writing) and will appeal to any student writing their own story. It reveals that with some reflection, curiosity, and courage, everyone has a story to tell. I will read anything Sepetys writes.
votesforwomen's review
4.0
This was SO good and I strongly recommend if you’re a writer (or if you just want a better way of seeing the world around you). We’re all surrounded by stories and this was a wonderful reminder of that.
thenextgenlibrarian's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
2.75
A YA nonfiction how-to guide for young writers.
✍️
In this book young adults will learn how to craft a story from beginning to end while @rutasepetysauthor shares stories from her own life and memories. Everything from plot to characterization to voice to dialogue is covered in this title.
📝
This is a masterful guide for teens to learn the craft of writing, while also making it humorous and fun to learn from. The audiobook was read by the author, who did a fabulous job. Thank you @librofm for the ALC and @starr_librarian for recommending it for my 24 to read in 2024!
I see the value in a title like this, but I just was not the target audience as an adult who has no interest in learning to write 😂
✍️
In this book young adults will learn how to craft a story from beginning to end while @rutasepetysauthor shares stories from her own life and memories. Everything from plot to characterization to voice to dialogue is covered in this title.
📝
This is a masterful guide for teens to learn the craft of writing, while also making it humorous and fun to learn from. The audiobook was read by the author, who did a fabulous job. Thank you @librofm for the ALC and @starr_librarian for recommending it for my 24 to read in 2024!
I see the value in a title like this, but I just was not the target audience as an adult who has no interest in learning to write 😂
carbs4life's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
I was expecting a book on writing with steps, advice, and all the things I’ve come to expect from these types of books. It was that and more. It drew me in and became a sort of self help book (in a good way).
This is a book on writing, self help, autobiographical, and funny book. I’d recommend this to anyone.
This is a book on writing, self help, autobiographical, and funny book. I’d recommend this to anyone.
raegold's review
5.0
I purchased this book on a whim with really no context, except that it’s the story of YOU. I love reading and don’t have the intention to ever write a book, but this book offered so much insight on the writing process - - it was more than that though, it was filled with heart and empathy. “We are, each of us, our own prisoner. We are locked up in our own story.” - Maxine Kumin. I will definitely pick up Ruta Sepetys’ book, Between Shades of Gray, to learn a little about my own Lithuanian ancestors.