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A book of interviews with various writers of short stories. Lots of good stuff here on two of my favorite topics--where do the ideas come from and how do you find the ability to write them down. I was struck by how many writers asserted that to be a truly great story it has the surprise the author somewhere, has to go in some unforeseen direction. Lots of good--and contradictory--thoughts on writer's block as well. I love books full of contradictory thoughts.
Snippets from interviews that all together make writing feel a little mystical and unattainable. I could have used a little more "I'm writing this with the sounds of PBSkids coming from the next room", but maybe that's just me.ETA: The section on writer's block had really stayed with me and I wanted to capture what I thought was the best quote before I have to take the book back to the library: "What you get done really doesn't have only to do with how gifted you are, or how much ability you ha...
Comprised of excerpts from past Glimmer Train interviews, this book and its companion (The Glimmer Train Guide to Writing Fiction: Building Blocks) are best for dipping into over time, rather than reading all at once.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit, especially the personal motivations driving individuals to write and their purposes. Good exploration into the act of creativity and expression as well the act of reading. Helped me think in different ways, also have the volume two book, Building Blocks.
I don't find I need much motivation to write, but still, some good tips.
4.75 a wonderful resource. I took plenty of notes.
