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Brewing Fine Fiction

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The authors at Book View Café (such as Ursula K. LeGuin and Gerald M. Weinberg) have written essays to advise newer writers. These essays have been compiled in this book. The advice is directed to writers of fantasy and science fiction, although any writer could find good counsel here.

The book covers every part of the writing craft...from finding the time to write, writing clearly, research, editing, writer's workshops, agent or no agent, going to conventions, dealing with rejection, etc.

I appreciated the blunt truths presented about being a bestselling author. Many writers dream of becoming rich and famous through their craft, but are they willing to pay the heavy price? Is it realistic to expect to support a family by writing?

I would recommend this book to any writer of fantasy or science fiction.

I received this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program. I requested this book because, while I do not write fantasy and science fiction, I enjoy writing and I enjoy books about the writing process.

A fantastic compilation of writing advice. Really useful and fun to read, even if you're not going to write. Gives interesting insights into how writing works and what it's like to be a writer, too. And not just fantasy and science fiction--all types.