Whether you identify as one or not, everyone is a writer.
This is part of Lifehackersbook reviewseries.
For Writers, and most recently,The Art of X-Ray Reading.
Do you want practical advice from an expert on how to write better?
If youre unsure, let me help.
The answer to the first question is yes.
You probably write every day.
Either way, youre the exact kind of writer that this book is aimed to.
The second question is one you have to answer yourself.
So, is this book for you?
More importantly, youll see that crafting your words doesnt take much longer than dumping them.
Youll learn what the usual suspects for cutting are, like adverbs, adjectives, intensifiers, etc.
The Lure:
Where the writer compiles evidence (anecdotes, preferences, humor) that he is worthy.
The Catch:
Where the writer ends with an irresistible call to action.
Its just like a pop songyou want to hit them with a catchy hook early on.
after you snag their attention, bring in the lyrics, or the reasons youre worth their time.
Remember, the first few sentences can make or break you.
Keep things brief and simple.
You dont need to be a grammar snob to get something out of it.
The tips presented arent difficult to put into practice either.
In fact, a lot of the tips will rub off on you almost immediately after reading them.
The author also follows his own advice throughout, which is perhaps my favorite thing about the book.
Everything is concise and whittled down to the essentials.
The book isnt terribly short either, but it breezes by because each section is so easily digestible.
I would write more about it, but Im practicing what I learned.
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