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Welcome to Hell: A Working Guide for the Beginning Writer
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This thin little volume may not pack the punch of Stephen King's new On Writing , but then Tom Piccirilli isn't trying to write a memoir. His intent is to give the beginning writer a starting point, a pep talk, and a cautionary word of warning. Based on his real-world experience and knowledge, Mr. Piccirilli's blunt deconstruction of both the process and the business of writing is both entertaining and painful, but welcome for its clear-eyed approach.
Dealing concisely with the more important elements of writing—narrative voice, conflict, outlines, self-editing, making the most of your time—and those of a writing career—networking ("'scuse me while I kiss some ass"), reading, writer's block—Piccirilli makes his chapbook a no-nonsense guide that's also fun to read.
No matter where you may be in your career, there's a good chance you'll find something worthwhile here. Good advice is great at any price. And you can't beat the price.