Thrill Me

Percy is a hell of a teacher.

I don't know why I enjoy reading about the mechanics of writing, it's not as if I'm planning on writing my own tales, genre or not. It's kinda like peaking at the insides of a mechanical clock or an engine of some kind and wondering at how the whole thing works together so well.

Ignore the cheesy cover please! think is a good book for writers filled with separate essays on everything from how to write violence, backstory and setting, but also dealing with “feckless pondering” and making a case that more novels should include the workplace in their plots. Short, pithy essays- easy to keep on hand when you've got a few minutes - or devour it in one sitting.