Gentle Writing Advice, Chuck Wendig
Gentle Writing Advice, Chuck Wendig
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Gentle Writing Advice
How to be a Writer without Destroying Yourself

Author: Chuck Wendig

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 6 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

Finally--a book of writing advice that accounts for all of the messy, perverse, practical, and inexplicable parts of being a human who writes

The truth is that all of the "writing rules" you've learned are bullshit. Sure, they work for some people, but the likelihood that they'll work for you--unique butterfly of a person that you are--is slim. 
 
That doesn't mean you're out of luck! There is meaningful advice to be had in the writing world, and Chuck Wendig is here to deliver it. In this hilarious guide, Wendig will help you discover more about yourself as a writer, parse through your quirks and foibles, and help you figure out the best way for you to get words on the page--without destroying yourself along the way.
 
With behind-the-scenes stories of Wendig's own writing struggles, sections on debunking popular advice, self-care tips, and more footnotes than are strictly necessary (or legally recommended by scientists), Gentle Writing Advice will give the unvarnished truth about the writing process and remind you of what's actually important--taking care of the writer. (That's you, by the way.) 

About The Author

Chuck Wendig is the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderers, Star Wars: Aftermath, the Miriam Black thrillers, the Atlanta Burns books, and Zer0es and Invasive, alongside other works across comics, games, film, and more. He was a finalist for the Astounding Award for Best New Writer and an alum of the Sundance Screenwriters Lab, and he served as the co-writer of the Emmy-nominated digital narrative Collapsus. He is also known for his popular blog, terribleminds, and books about writing such as Damn Fine Story. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christina

After reading the Book of Accidents and seeing Chuck Wendig had written a book about writing, I knew I had to read it. His approach to nonfiction and about writing in particular is the same as his fiction- snarky and irreverent like his blog, Terribleminds. Going through some tough days in the past......more

Goodreads review by Roni

Some of this is aimed at a new writer, but even though I've been published for 11 years now, many of his points hit home for me too. The epilogue, though, was worth the whole price of the book for me. I haven't been in the same headspace as a writer since 2020, and he put into words much of what I'v......more

Goodreads review by Candace

I think this is just what I needed. It's like band-aids and ice cream. It's not an "I'm all in-your-face, do all the things, keep pedaling magget, motivational write it NOW" type of book. This is a "hey, you face-planted. Let me gently help you up and wipe the mud from your cheeks. Oh, and you look l......more

Goodreads review by Jenni

For a book that promised *gentle* writing advice, I was not planning for it to give off the vibe of when you just meet someone and you're thinking "wow, your enthusiasm level is *so high* right now and I'mma really really need you to bring it down...several hundred levels" Instead of a quiet chat ove......more

Goodreads review by Allie

If you're an aspiring writer (never written), a new writer (just beginning), or have written a few things but still feel green and stupid (like me), read this book. Chuck Wendig gives us an optimistic view of the craft with delivery that's both honest and funny. I am giving it 4/5 stars only because......more

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