Most writers are probably familiar with the classic book on writing craft “The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White (also called “Strunk and White”). Written by a Cornell University English professor, this book has been a staple in the writing community. Originally published in 1920 (self-published in 1918), this book is in its 4thContinueContinue reading “Spunk & Bite (A craft novel review)”
Category Archives: Craft Book Review
The Writing Craft (a curated list for those who never stop learning)
One thing I love more than writing is studying the craft. Since I was a teen, I remember scouring the English Language/Writing section of Borders. (Gosh, do you remember Borders? I loved that bookstore). I spent so much of my babysitting cash on craft books (and CDs, this was after all, the pre-streaming Amazon musicContinueContinue reading “The Writing Craft (a curated list for those who never stop learning)”
Troubleshooting Your Novel: A Craft Book Review
Photo by Polina Zimmerman on Pexels.com The Writer’s Digest Book “Troubleshooting Your Novel” by Steven James provides lists upon lists of questions to ask when revising your book. I love lists. I’m a list person all the way. Groceries, To-Do’s, How-To’s, and of course, both the outlining and editing process have their respective checklists. I’dContinueContinue reading “Troubleshooting Your Novel: A Craft Book Review”