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This is hands-down the best book on writing fiction that I've read in a very long time. There are so many gems within that I wouldn't know where to start. Already I'm recommending it to friends as it contains clear and concise teaching and suggestions about the writing process. Forget wading through pretense and obfuscation, this book is real and gets to the point. It's not stingy with information. This book will tempt you to enroll into the Seton Hill MFA program—it's that good. Of course, there was plenty of information that didn't apply to me or my interests, but there was more than enough that was directly relevant to my interests. The book covers a broad swath of genres but has dedicated chapters by topic about everything from writing to the publishing process to etiquette in the publishing world. I'll be reading it several times, no doubt.

I'm waiting for a second book from Seton Hill. I'll be first in line to buy it.


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Many Genres One Craft Lessons in Writing Popular Fiction Michael A Arnzen Heidi Ruby Miller 9780938467083 Books Reviews

I’ve read quite a few “how to write” books, especially in my earlier days as a novice writer. This one is, by far, one of the best. I enjoyed how it is laid out more as “lessons” than a rambling “how to.” I read one “lesson” per day, and it felt like I was back in college. (I loved creative writing classes, by the way. This wasn’t a chore at all!)

The lessons are written by well-known authors. In particular, Maria V. Snyder jumped out at me. Each lesson is well-written and thought-provoking. It feels as if the writers are talking to you personally.

My favorite section involved characters and dialogue. It worked out well for an area I was struggling with while writing my current manuscript.
I ordered this book based on the excellent reviews, but I was ultimately disappointed with what I got for the money. I think a text with less contributors and more depth and continuity from chapter to chapter would have been more useful for an aspiring writer. The many contributors offer 2-3 pages of advice on their selected topic. Not really a great deal of room to get deep into a particular aspect of writing. What you get are mere morsels of advice, then on to the next topic and tidbit, which merely scratches the surface of what could be explored.

Matt Cole
Author of Abode of The Damned
OMG! This book is like my personal mentor, straight talk what to do what not to do and permission to just do it all in one!! It is now my bible.
Many Genres One Craft belongs on every writer's reference shelf! It is probably my most revered reference book. And sometimes, I just read the various entries for pleasure.
Great for ideas in one book for "many genres."
Let me be clear up front. Many of the authors of this compilation of genre writing advice are colleagues of mine. I certainly know the editors. But this is a true and honest review of a book that I keep on the shelf next to Stephen King's On Writing.

As an independent publisher for Grit City Publications, the Emotobooks Revolution, I work with writers and editors on a regular basis. Not only do I encourage them to read this book, but I include it as a listing on the handouts and free handbook we give to each prospective author or editor. Inside this book are articles on some of the most practical advice and moral support any genre writer could hope for in one edition.

I highly recommend it.
I teach a creative writing course and I am always looking for new texts to use. Most of the "How to" books on fiction seem typical and are becoming more and more tedious for today's young writers. When I found this book (a colleague who knows the editor recommended it to me), right away I knew this was different. The chapters are short, practical, realistic and inspiring. They cover topics that I haven't found in other writing texts (at least not compiled in the same text).

The thing that struck me most, though, was the enthusiasm and spirit of the authors. Clearly they were having fun writing this -- such a refreshing tone compared to the typical text -- which ranges from pedantic (full of themselves) to oh-so-serious to bored with themselves. This one puts a smile on my face. And I wasn't wrong to select it. The students in my class this semester "loved" the book (their word, not mine). It's rare for students to tell me they love the textbook; so I'd say this one has something special to offer today's writers. Each chapter gave us insightful talking points which generated a lot of discussion about the writing process and publishing field.

For others thinking of using this in a course, I would note that it is not full of exercises or activities to generate writing -- it's not that kind of text. I supplemented it with a collection of writing prompts. This combination worked well together one to practice writing and the other to learn about and discuss the process.

I recommend this one.
This is hands-down the best book on writing fiction that I've read in a very long time. There are so many gems within that I wouldn't know where to start. Already I'm recommending it to friends as it contains clear and concise teaching and suggestions about the writing process. Forget wading through pretense and obfuscation, this book is real and gets to the point. It's not stingy with information. This book will tempt you to enroll into the Seton Hill MFA program—it's that good. Of course, there was plenty of information that didn't apply to me or my interests, but there was more than enough that was directly relevant to my interests. The book covers a broad swath of genres but has dedicated chapters by topic about everything from writing to the publishing process to etiquette in the publishing world. I'll be reading it several times, no doubt.

I'm waiting for a second book from Seton Hill. I'll be first in line to buy it.