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Murder Your Darlings
by Roy Peter Clark
Clark distills fifty writing books into their best lessons, from Aristotle to Lamott. A guided tour of the craft library.
Read it if…
you want the best of fifty writing books in one.
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Skip it if…
you have read them all.
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Three things you will actually use
- Every craft book has one great idea.
- Steal from all.
- Keep learning.
Do this first
Read the chapters on the books you have not read.
Our verdict
Fifty writing books, distilled.
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