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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Becoming a good writer requires writing about everything that happens to and around you, always.
Chapter 3: To discover your own voice, you must be truly honest with your reader.
Chapter 4: Trust your writing ability, even when you believe you’re not doing a particularly great job at it.
Chapter 5: To become a good writer, maintain a daily writing routine.
Chapter 6: Don’t be scared of shitty first drafts.
Chapter 7: Get to know your characters deeply; your story’s plot and dialogue flow through them.
Chapter 8: Attend to details to build the rich atmosphere of your story.
Chapter 9: When you encounter writer’s block, back off and take a breath so you can rediscover your confidence.
Chapter 10: View your weaknesses with humor and kindness, and then write about them all.
Chapter 11: Seek out the right people to discuss your work with.
Chapter 12: Being a good writer is more vital than getting published.
Description
Told from the personal perspective of author Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird is a guide toward becoming a better writer and improving your life along the way. Lamott’s distinctive approach, honesty and personal anecdotes make this book a must for writers or anyone who wants to become one.
Who Should Listen
- Aspiring and professional writers
- Anyone interested in learning about the writer’s life
- Anyone who wants to learn how to establish a creative routine