![]() The more you write, the more you make mistakes, and the more you learn what not to do. No one is perfect and we all have bad days, but once a day is missed, the next cannot be. The most important advice to glean from this book is to make writing a habit, and never miss twice. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces together. Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a landmine. I have come up with a new simile to describe myself lately. Self-consciousness is the enemy of all art, be it acting, writing, painting, or living itself, which is the greatest art of all.īradbury’s tips are similar to other writing advice I have read over the years, but Bradbury seems unmatched in his ability to get lost in the act (or at least describe it powerfully). There is advice in here for everyone, but some of it lands better if the reader is already familiar with at least some of Bradbury’s work. ![]() This book is simply those pieces bound together, with his usual imagery, powerful metaphor, and light humor. ![]() Throughout his career, Bradbury published reflections on writing and his approach to it. This collection is no exception, but is unique in knocking down the fourth wall and revealing how some of his works, including the popular ones like Fahrenheit 451, came to be. Ray Bradbury is a master of short story writing. ![]()
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