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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780752883076
ISBN: 0752883070
Label: Orion
Manufacturer: Orion
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: May 01, 2008
Publisher: Orion
Studio: Orion
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I cannot believe that this book has had such bad reviews so far. As far as I'm concerned it belongs right up there with Stephen King's 'On Writing'.
The book, in the form of Maeve Binchy's letters and short essays from other experts in the world of writing, provides clear, succinct advice on the business of being a writer. This is not a 'how-to' book to teach you the craft of writing, rather it's a 'get-on-with-it' book - you have the idea for a story, now no excuses, start writing. ... Read More
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If you are just starting to write and have never read a reference/how to book then maybe Binchy's book could be useful to you. Otherwise there are many better ones around. I have borrowed this from my library too and I am glad I haven't bought it.
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I have to agree with the other two reviewers of this book - I expected much more from this popular author. I found it unpleasantly patronising "this is a nice little book.We mustn't waste it." And "there are some pieces of my own,deeply wise advice scattered about" Nothing like blowing your own trumpet ! And both of the above examples are only from page 3!!! In addition 90% of the advice was only useful if you happened to be living in Ireland; most of the "expert advice" was also from her fellow countrymen/women. ... Read More
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What a disappointing read, a far cry from what I was expecting from such an established author. I was hoping to be inspired and amused but was left still wanting by the end of this book. I found Wannabe A Writer? by Jane Wenham-Jones far more inspiring and entertaining!!
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Thought this would be useful.....however it is very disappointing (despite a rave review in the Times which made me buy this! There are far better books/websites out there.........spend your money on something else!!
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