Archive for October, 2006

“Writing for the Soul,” Jerry B. Jenkins

Friday, October 27th, 2006

Pros: Inspirational, frank, entertaining, refreshing
Cons: Perhaps slightly rambling
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Writing Erotic Romance,” by Alison Kent

Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

Pros: Frank, blunt, and straightforward; entertaining; eye-opening; thorough
Cons: Not a one
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Novelist’s Boot Camp”, by Todd A. Stone

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

Pros: Great for inducing discipline; fantastic revision advice; turns the writing process into a (comparatively) simple process of following checklists
Cons: Metaphor/shtick gets driven into the ground; overdoes the “more/bigger is better” advice
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Senseo Coffee Maker Model HD7810, EcoPad refillable pod, and Douwe Egberts Medium Roast Coffee

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Pros: Very convenient; quick and easy to operate and clean
Cons: A tad expensive; the Douwe Egberts coffee is exceptionally bitter, acidic, and caffeinated; the water reservoir is a little clumsy to fill; slightly messy
Rating: 3 out of 5
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