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Pros

Jeff goins has an engaging writing style that is easy to read. Love his conversational style & common sense approach to the art andamp; craft of writing. Goin on twitter @jeffgoin.

This skinny gem" is a must-read for any aspiring writer. Fun and snappy, enjoyed it" reads one reviewer.

Also boost your writing career before starting it by reading books like this and a great nescesary book called show, dont tell.



Cons

It reads as if a * high school student put it together as a way to make a fast buck. I am conditioned against this kind of book right from the start. This reminds me of those days when there'd be an ad in the back of a magazine saying, buy this book a...  Read More

Felt like it was written as an afterthought. I see little, if anything, in the writing style that could inspire emulation. It is obvious this writer has valid points and great ideas, but they were improperly and/or incompletely developed.

The other book i reviewed, by zinsser, is actually helpful and i recommend his. This book is not one i would recommend.

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Quality


I am grateful for the reminder that i am indeed a writer


Overall writing quality 11with a title like 34you are a writer so start acting like one34 you would hope the writing quality was good


Jeff didnt need to regale us with the unnecessary

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  • This product had a total of 2,038 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 22 2023.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    That writing isn’t about pennies but passion


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It just means the book is not what i expected from the title


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I recommend it for anyone who wants to become a writer but it is not suitable for the purpose i hoped it would fulfill which is to encourage students indifferent to writing that its an essential skill they need to develop for success in their chosen endeavors


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Also boost your writing career before starting it by reading books like this and a great nescesary book called 34show dont tell34


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You kind of have to kow too before starting to write if you want to follow an outline or wing it just to se what naturally comes put of you


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Me i kind of have a picture of where i want my story to go but do not attach permanant rails like a train


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I liked when he repeated himself


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Like you i dont seek to write for fame and fortune but to express myself

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