This one I ordered is by an editor or agent, I fergit which. Ive heard it really highly recommended by several write-y friends. I have a book someone gave me that’s on writing and and it’s interesting but such a different perspective from mine... it’s being quite helpful though. I can formulate why I disagree with the author and it helps me find my style.
I’m hoping another week and my rough will be done.
The one I read was by an editor, I think. And writer. The main complaint I had was that he dissed anything older than a few decades old as hopelessly out of touch, and said stuff like “today’s readers need...” as if they’re morons who need to be spoon fed everything. Granted, he had some good points...for example, that it’s a good idea to start the story in a crisis or an action sequence, and *then* explain why character is there, rather than starting off with “once upon a time,” and building to the action.
I don’t think that’s necessarily true across the board, but it can make for a better “hook” to get someone to keep reading, which is what that book was all about.