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How to Be a Writer
- Narrated by: David Quantick
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
David Quantick interviews some of the best writers in a variety of fields to provide a detailed overview for living your life as a writer on a daily, practical level.
In conversation with Caitlin Moran, Jon Ronson, Suzanne Moore, Mark Billingham, Emma Donoghue, Dennis Kelly and many others, David asks: when do you get ideas? When do you write? How do you deal with your money? Who do you have lunch with? How do you keep going?How to Be a Writer looks at every aspect of a writer's life, from writing methods to writing habits and every aspect of day-to-day life as a writer. Includes advice and anecdotes from agents, publishers, comedy writers, stand-up comedians, best-selling authors and popular columnists to help you be the writer you want to be.
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- Caroline Mitchell
- 20-04-16
Chuckled the whole way through
Would you listen to How to Be a Writer again? Why?
I would definitely listen to this audio book again, because I resonated with the story.
What did you like best about this story?
As a writer myself, I felt as if I was sitting down in a pub having a pint with the people who were interviewed. It was a very laid back and relaxed story swopping event.
What about David Quantick’s performance did you like?
I enjoyed David's performance as he seems like a really nice chap.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
I highly recommend this book, if only to make you feel that you are not alone as a writer, and give you an encouraging shove along your journey.
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- Louisa Heaton
- 08-05-16
There is no one way...
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Fascinating interviews with a wide variety of authors, though some chapters were, admittedly, skipped, because I felt like that particular interviewee did not hold my attention.
What other book might you compare How to Be a Writer to, and why?
Any writing craft book would compare.
What three words best describe David Quantick’s voice?
Clear. Friendly. Ironic.
Do you think How to Be a Writer needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No, because it answered its own premise that there is no one way to be a writer. Everyone does it differently and you find your own way.
Any additional comments?
The interview segments were irritating when David would read out his answers like a transcript, stating their names each time.
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- Mr. William Warren
- 01-06-19
Great book, bad audiobook
Really interesting but bizarre that a book made up entirely of interviews doesn’t actually feature the interviewees voices! Buy the book but not this...
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