Title: Beginners BEWARE
Product review: I am a published novelist with good reviews, and I got there in large part by reading every book about writing that I could get my hands on. This one offers some limited value for people who already have a solid grasp on the basics, but if you are a beginner, I would advise you to skip this book, at least until you've read quite a few others. And get it from your library rather than spending money on it. Starting with the fact that the author incorrectly explains first/second/third person to the premise that your novel must start with a premise (to insist on starting with one may cripple and oversimplify your book, if you are lucky enough to not have it turn into an unpublishable sermon)...Approach with caution. I believe the best advice is to read a lot of books on writing so you can pick and choose what elements you think will work best for you from the various approaches out there.
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