Sunday, January 23, 2011

In My Mailbox - Writing

BOOKS.
Gifts: My mom got me these two writing books -- Donald Maass' Writing the Breakout Novel is hands-down the best writing book I've come across and I'm thrilled to finally have the workbook. And, of course, I've been recommended to read Stephen King's On Writing about a million times by fellow writing people.

Bought: It's true that I did once tell myself I would never read a Gone With the Wind sequel, but... this isn't a sequel. So it's okay, right? RIGHT? This is Rhett's story and it sounds potentially great.

Bookswap: Published by Bloomsbury, The Kid Table, which sounds most excellent despite me hearing some not-so-great things about it. I love that it's about a group of cousins, love the title, and love that the cover was featured on That Cover Girl (where I originally heard about it).

Also! T.H. Mafi is having a contest.

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  1. Little Wonder LaurenJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I'll add my vote for On Writing. It's excellent! I haven't been reading your blog very much, so maybe you have/haven't mentioned this -- but what kind of writing to do you?

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  2. Zakiya LadyWingsJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I want to read On Writing so bad! I hope you enjoy it!

    My IMM post is here

    Happy Reading,
    Zakiya LadyWings

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  3. Jessica LawlorJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Writing The Breakout Novel sounds excellent! Definitely one I'll have to add to my list. I love books about writing.

    Here's what's in my mailbox this week!

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  4. JordynJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Little Wonder Lauren
    You've given me a great topic for tomorrow's "writing" blog post, so come back tomorrow!!

    Zakiya LadyWings
    I'm excited to read it & will definitely check out your IMM.

    Jessica Lawlor
    The one in my IMM is actually the workbook -- I already have the actual "Writing the Breakout Novel" book and it. is. EXCELLENT. Definitely the best writing book out there for a novelist.

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  5. KristenJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! I have read and loved the Giver. Your books look really good this week, hope they are!

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  6. Gabrielle CarolinaJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    This is my first IMM Vlog; I saved up all my books so check it out: http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com/2011/01/imm-vlog.html

    Blessings,

    Gabrielle Carolina

    The Mod Podge Bookshelf

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  7. RebeccaJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Great books you got this week. I hope you enjoy reading them all.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    My friend is working through "Writing the Breakout Novel" and she LOVES it. It is helping her so much! I hope it does the same for you!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Awesome haul! Enjoy your books!

    New Follower!!!


    Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf

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  10. BLHmistressJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    OH a Rhett story might have to check that out.

    MY IMM

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  11. MelanieJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love the title of The Kid's Table. So many images from my past immediately spring to mind.

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