Consider This

It’s February but this will probably be my book of the year. If you like some combination of Palahniuk and fiction (writing) it’s a must read

I was expecting more personal essays but this was actually much better than that so I was pleasantly surprised! There's a lot of very actionable tips here about how to improve your writing and troubleshoot. Really great advice for making substantial improvement with simple suggestions. Also, if you've read "On Writing" by Stephen King but it didn't work for you this might be the alternative perspective that suits your style better. I like both books for different reasons but King is very much a discovery writer and some people just aren't that kind of writer. Mr Palahniuk seems more structured but in a very intelligent way so you might find this helpful if "On Writing" didn't speak to you.

There were a few parts that I found uncomfortable or at the very least borderline problematic? But I'd use this book as reference in the future for my writing.

Never in my life would I've imagined spending time with a bestselling novelist - joining his tea party where he shares anecdotes and generous practical advice on writing. This book makes me feel like it. Three days with Chuck Palahniuk (that's how long I took to finish the book) makes me see fiction and movies differently, and I also got the urge to join a writing workshop 🙈. Most of the things he tells are those insider things. 'Events' at the signing events and the veteran writing workshop. One that I love the most is the story about his 300 sqft apartment. Also, the postcards chapters from decades on the road with his superb examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling. He wraps every story/advice with, 'If you were my student, I'd tell you..." that I was excited about every single time. Though this book is more about writing, those who love fiction, movies and storytelling, in general, will enjoy this too!

Really good tips and he made it very interesting and fun to read! Definitely recommend for aspiring writers!

Christ this was awful. It opened with a metaphor so corny, I wouldn't dare read it aloud to a teenager. This book made me sad. A dull moaning grief at the death of writing subculture in America.

I dare you to read the first paragraph aloud in mixed company. This book made me want to gouge my eyes out.