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Jan 27, 2011
Emanuela ~plastic duck~
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it was amazing
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This book is clearly intended for writers, but I think it is interesting to read for readers too, for whom it represents a sort of insider's guide to m/m fiction. The book was written in 2008, more than three years ago. It may sound a bit outdated in maybe a couple of chapters, since e-publishing wasn't so big back then, but it also holds warnings about the evolution of the genre that have come to be. It was very interesting for me because it made me more aware of what works and doesn't work for
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Quite improved in my opinion from the first edition, and if you read that, you should definitely read this.
Like I said on my first review, a book like this for a reader is an interesting glimpse of the behind the scene process of writing, but it doesn't detract from the awe I feel when I read a good book. It's a way to understand WHY I like certain books more than others, why some books linger, why I keep going back to the same authors. ...more
Like I said on my first review, a book like this for a reader is an interesting glimpse of the behind the scene process of writing, but it doesn't detract from the awe I feel when I read a good book. It's a way to understand WHY I like certain books more than others, why some books linger, why I keep going back to the same authors. ...more
For those of you who write in the M/M genre this should be your bible. Read it, learn from it, and write with the knowledge in this book, always at the back of your mind.
Aug 03, 2010
Josephine Myles
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it was amazing
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m-m
At last! I've found a writing book that gives specific advice for writing in the m/m genre!
This is packed full of sound writing advice, with plenty of examples from Lanyon's own work (along with a select few others), and fascinating quotes from writers, readers, reviewers and editors. You get a thorough overview of the genre, and there is useful advice about the business of writing and promoting as well as all the technical tips.
Lanyon treats the subject with humour and respect, although I do pi ...more
This is packed full of sound writing advice, with plenty of examples from Lanyon's own work (along with a select few others), and fascinating quotes from writers, readers, reviewers and editors. You get a thorough overview of the genre, and there is useful advice about the business of writing and promoting as well as all the technical tips.
Lanyon treats the subject with humour and respect, although I do pi ...more
Nov 28, 2010
J. Rosemary Moss
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it was amazing
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review of another edition
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romance,
writing-advice,
reference,
lgbt,
non-fiction,
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josh-lanyon
Solid advice from Josh Lanyon, complete with insights from other authors and editors. I'll be reading this one again!
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Jun 04, 2010
Oco
rated it
really liked it
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m-m,
craft-of-writing
Sep 13, 2011
Yuri Aoi
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really liked it
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Jun 29, 2013
Sandra
marked it as to-read
