Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life After Which Everything Was Different

By: Chuck Palahniuk

Narrated by: Chuck Palahniuk, Edoardo Ballerini

Renowned, best-selling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling.

In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, best-selling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes writing powerful and what makes for powerful writing.

With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with anecdotes, postcards from the road, and much more.

Clear-eyed, sensitive, illuminating, and knowledgeable, Consider This is Palahniuk's love letter to stories and storytellers, booksellers and books themselves. Consider it a classic in the making.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Chuck Palahniuk (P)2020 Grand Central Publishing

Critic reviews

"A book for those who want to learn to write dangerously, or perhaps just learn about the man who pioneered 'dangerous writing.' [It'll] inspire you try take a stab at telling your story." (Booktrib)

"This book from Palahniuk is insightful." (Dallas Morning News)

"Tried-and-true practical advice for aspiring writers." (USA Today)

Great writing advice

This book is perfect for people who want writing advice, but hate the type of advice that is typically given.

Palahniuk is relatable and practices the writing advice he preaches, even in the text itself.

Listening Again and Again

I love this book as much as Stephen King's book On Writing and that is saying a lot. This book is entertaining plus it gives a lot of practical advice on writing, the kind you need to hear once you get past the basics -- it's the intermediate/senior course. I enjoyed the anecdotes -- they made listening to the book a treat. I have listened to it several times now and know I will listen to it several more times because there is so much good information in it.

My favorite book "on writing" from a writer...

This is the only writer's "on writing" book I wished had been longer! Chuck Palahniuk is quite a character but at the same time, he is a tremendously talented thinker, plotter, and writer. I'll have to admit that while his fiction is NOT my cup of tea, his talent is undeniable. This, in my humble opinion, is his best work to date.

And of course, you cannot go wrong listening to Edoardo Ballerini. I would pay to listen to him recite the U.S. Tax Code from 1954. He is the best audio book performer working today.

This is a must read/listen for any fledgling fiction writer. It is better than King's 'On Writing' or any of the other successful writer's tomes on what it takes to make a living in this racket.

Get it and enjoy it.

I thought he wrote fiction!

This is a self help book riddled with heart and compassion. Forcing it on my loved ones has been awkward with fruitful results. I bought a couple printed copies and now sound like my strange Uncle handing out Dianetics.

Seriously Good

Just take it all in. And there is no rule against talking about this so put it out there.

I cried at the end.

Helpful and very memorable book. Highly recommend. Lots of great stuff in this. Never boring.

Innocent fun...

I think what I enjoyed best from Chuck's take on the writing life are the suggested for writing exercises and his overall approach to writing as therapy. The latter provides less stress on the notion of writing for monetary wealth and status, and he also injects the idea if infusing one's stories and characters with one's personal trauma and experiences. While many of these suggestions are not revolutionary, the book package is concise and entertaining and easily consumed, especially in the audible form.

Want to write, live fully, or engage your mind?

Any aspiring author or human should listen to this immediately and take mental notes. It will save your life, or at least keep your writing from sucking.

My fav author writing advice book

Good stuff. He really hits some detailed points, not the usual basic stuff you find in IG memes “show don’t tell” etc. There a couple things I’ll use for future books. Nice work, Mr. Chuck P

Incredibly helpful

This has been the most entertaining and practical book I have read for writers. I strongly recommend this to others hoping to learn more about the craft.