• Getting Crafty: A Look at Craft Books

  • Nov 26 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
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Getting Crafty: A Look at Craft Books

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  • In this episode, Miranda and Bonnie dive into the value of books on writing craft, focusing on learning about the art of writing versus the act of writing itself. Your co-hosts reflect on their experiences with various craft books, exploring what separates the truly helpful ones from those that fall short. They emphasize the importance of concrete examples and actionable suggestions. The conversation also explores other ways to hone writing skills, including watching YouTube tutorials, reading editing and style books, consuming content in one's genre, and, of course, actually writing. Take a listen for insights into navigating the balance between learning about writing and putting pen to paper.


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    Links:

    Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

    The Emotion Thesaurus

    The Anatomy of Story

    Story Genius

    Donald J. Maas’s books on writing

    Brandon Sanderson’s Creative Writing Lectures

    Overly Sarcastic Productions


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    Sound engineering by Luke Fischer

    Cover art by Maggie Walker
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