Getting Crafty: A Look at Craft Books

26/11/2024 24 min Temporada 3 Episodio 17

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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.What are your favorite and least favorite writing craft books? Share with us on our socials!Facebook: @writingheights, Instagram: @writingheightsLinks: Chicago Manual of Style, 18th editionThe Emotion ThesaurusThe Anatomy of StoryStory GeniusDonald J. Maas’s books on writingBrandon Sanderson’s Creative Writing LecturesOverly Sarcastic ProductionsJoin the Writing Heights community at writingheights.comSound engineering by Luke FischerCover art by Maggie Walker