A review by evavroslin
The Courage to Write: How Writers Transcend Fear by Ralph Keyes

3.0

I think at the time, in the mid-1990s, this book must have seemed revolutionary or like the author was saying something new, but since 2010, the explosion of online blogs from more contemporary (and better-known) writers has meant offering similar advice but in a more accessible way for modern readers. I don't think that "The Courage to Write" is a 'bad' book or that it's not worthwhile, but to modern readers who are expecting to be blown away or for this book to contain some earth-shattering insights as to why writing can be so difficult for them, I think they are going to find this book mildly disappointing. It is written well and it the organization is good. There are also snippets with some of the best writers of all time and memorable quotations. But other than that, I would advise folks to stick to blogs for a more contemporary take on this topic.