How To Be A Writer
S**H
Excellent read for young writers
A quick read for adults. But worthy to linger n think n discuss for young readers who wish to write.It gently suggests how to start writing, what to read to be a good writer, addresses commonly faced questions like writers block, publishing, etc.Advice comes from a noted, celebrity writer, who made a career out of writing. N he has been writing for 70 years. That's an amazing feat.A book worth your time, whether you are a young or adult writer.
D**I
Short, straightforward and simple
How to be a Writer is a book full of pointers and advice for writers about writing from the legend himself.📝The cover design and illustrations have been done by Shamika Chaves.There's a detachable postcard in the book created by Chaaya Prabhat based upon our beloved author, RB, himself.📝The book starts off with an introduction based upon why and how he writes and his love for writing. It is very honest and impactful. The book has been divided into 7 chapters and further sub-chapters. They cover topics fromwhy to write upto getting published. Written in a lucid and honest manner, the book has covered all aspects about how can one be a writer in an easy and straightforward way.📝You can see while reading how sir has analysed the process of writing. Not only in general but that of various well known authors like Maugham, Dickens, Austen, Tolkien and many more as well. He also places an importance about how a writer's reading choices impacts his writing. From the genre of writing to tips on how the characters should be, from the importance of notes to the stumbling blocks in the writing process, there is a definitive structure in the book. That is something that made reading even more systematic and easy for me.📝I found the book very informative since I too love to write at times and the to top it all, sir has recommended a three page list of books which I'm going to treasure. There are ample of quotes upon writing by Mr. Bond that will make many writers and beginners be able to relate. While there's no one who is to teach you to write actually, this book makes sure you know all there's to know about writing.🍁In short, it's a informative, well structured and a short read about writing and the books he recommends. This book isn't only for writers, it's for readers too.
R**P
Nice Read!
About the book 📖: ✍️The great literary legend himself shared his insights about writing, how he writes, and his love for writing. ✍️The book consists of 7 chapters and each divided into further sub-chapters. ✍️The chapters begin with 'Getting started to write' - 'Getting published'. ✍️The author also places importance on how a writer's reading choices impact his/her writing. ✍️Author tells about the art of writing books and breaking down the art into meticulous details. ✍️This book is precise, simple yet informative, and step-by-step instructions peppered with Bond's humor make this read even more attractive. ✍️The most basic and practical advice which a beginner and aspiring writer needs. ✍️Illustrations are good and they add colors to this book. Ruskin Bond's Quotes:📌Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world.📌Books are essential for the creative mind and good readers become good writers.✍️A love for books, of language, of life, an observant eye, and a good memory along with enthusiasm, optimism, and persistence.✍️The specific highlight of this book is the 3 pages of Ruskin Bond's Book Recommendations at the end of the book.
S**T
Nice read
Nice book especially for young people who wish to become professional writer someday. Very concise book.Recommend reading for anyone interested in learning how to get published.
P**R
The book has profound thoughts in simple language
Everyone interested in writing would benefit from this book.
T**I
Must read Book
This is Ruskin Bond's Bond. In this book Ruskin Bond tells about writing what should a writer write in his book? What ingredients he should add in his book. Everyone who pursuing his/her dream to become a writer should read this simple & nice book.
S**R
Diehard fans will love this book, others will be like ‘meh’
You might already know the pointers written in these pages, but hey, it’s Ruskin Bond telling you these things this time around, so you might take them more seriously and even implement them.If you’re looking for some secret formula that’ll really make a difference and aid you substantially, you won’t find it here.The design aspects in this book are interesting - specifically the postcard touch at the end. Also, the arms on the cover look a tad odd, as if they’ve had a botched hair transplant.
P**.
Really concise and comprehensive book
I'm a fan of Ruskin Bond and this book gives us some idea of his approach to writing and how for him writing is a professional he loves and enjoys. It's concise could be read in ine sitting also it has book recommendations from Ruskin Bond himself. So I'm going to read those books next.
C**A
Great for young writers
Geared more toward young writers maybe teens or kids.
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