John Scalzi recommends Stephen King's aptly named book about storytelling. I read the book while on business travel a few months ago. King writes in a very open honest style and the book is part memoir, part writing guide, and part introduction to the business of writing. It is a good, well-rounded book.
The Positivity Blog has an overview of King's writing suggestions, most of which are heavily influenced by Strunk and White. King pays homage to Strunk and White. At one point he states that most books on writing are largely full of bullshit. He knows On Writing is no different because it is at least three times as long as Elements of Style.
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What's It About
Actually it is more of a story of Darwinian social evolution.
Amy and I spent some time yesterday at Between Books, my favorite Delaware bookstore, and pre-ordered the new Harry Potter. Amy picked up Red String. We thought it was a translated manga from Japan, but it turned out to be a webcomic drawn in manga style. It is written by Gina Biggs, a Florida woman, and is published by Dark Horse. I picked up World War Z. It should be an interesting read although I did have some issues with the earlier Zombie Survival Guide.
Between Books is located on near the Arby's and Wawa on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. It is part book store, part games store, and part comics shop. It does all three well. If you are in Delaware and into any of these things stop by and give Greg your business. He doesn't need it, but the store is so good he practically deserves it.
Amy and I spent some time yesterday at Between Books, my favorite Delaware bookstore, and pre-ordered the new Harry Potter. Amy picked up Red String. We thought it was a translated manga from Japan, but it turned out to be a webcomic drawn in manga style. It is written by Gina Biggs, a Florida woman, and is published by Dark Horse. I picked up World War Z. It should be an interesting read although I did have some issues with the earlier Zombie Survival Guide.
Between Books is located on near the Arby's and Wawa on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. It is part book store, part games store, and part comics shop. It does all three well. If you are in Delaware and into any of these things stop by and give Greg your business. He doesn't need it, but the store is so good he practically deserves it.
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