Pros: Clever, creative, useful, entertaining
Cons: Not a one
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: A playful, useful toy to help you loosen up and create; portable and quick; self-contained
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Pros: An incredible range of inspiring exercises with many suggestions and fascinating anecdotes
Cons: Occasional confusions
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Pros: Tons of exercises; plenty of variations; many technique suggestions; the exercises have a purpose beyond simple inspiration
Cons: Occasional mild confusions; some discussions of techniques/trends you might not understand without a college literature or writing education
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Pros: Great ideas
Cons: Rambling style (and a few other small, niggly things)
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Pros: Fantastic advice, wonderful exercises and lots of fun!
Cons: Maybe too many examples?
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Pros: Very cool cards; some neat journal-writing ideas
Cons: Card suggestions could have more depth; some writing too clinical
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Pros: Wonderful advice beautifully written; inspirational
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Pros: Fascinating info; wide variety of suggestions; neat stuff!
Cons: Could have used a firmer directing hand
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Pros: More exercises (”prompts”) than you’ll ever use; lots of helpful advice
Cons: A somewhat mundane feel
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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