Questions About Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them

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Ana Paula Bassi Yes. If you wanna write, or read better and see more in what you're reading, that's your book. …moreYes. If you wanna write, or read better and see more in what you're reading, that's your book. (less)

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Hey guys, I'd like to read this book. But I really don't want to be lost when anything is referenced. Would you kindly advice: What books should I have read before getting into this?

Leiana Day All classics. Or just about all of them. But if you're interested in her opinions on books (it's really more about her opinions on these books, not wr…moreAll classics. Or just about all of them. But if you're interested in her opinions on books (it's really more about her opinions on these books, not writing advice for you to use), she does a decent job of filling in background info on the books if/when it's needed. (less)

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