PaperbackThis is a collection of previously published essays by Bradbury on the art of writing...or HIS art of writing, to be more precise. I ate up the first couple of essays, but then they just got a little repetitive, a little too specific, and kinda boring.
The guy's definitely likable and passionate about his craft, but he's also adamant that his way is the correct way and that just DOING (1,000 words a day for 20 years or so is his prescription) will turn anyone into a writer. Since I disagree that writing can be taught to just anyone, believing instead that inherent talent is a necessary part of the puzzle, it left me a little cold. I was also probably slightly chilly because I, myself, don't really aspire to be a writer.
Regardless, he was good company for a while, I just wanted to change the subject.
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