Book Review: Robert Rules of Writing

 

Robert's Rules of Writing, Second Edition

111 Unconventional Lessons That Every Writer Needs to Know

by Robert Masello

Pub Date 21 Sep 2021 |

 Skyhorse Publishing,  Allworth

 Nonfiction (Adult) 

I am reviewing a copy of Robert Rules of Writing, Second Edition through Seahorse Publishing, Allworth and NetGalley:

Despite the fact that there’s no shortage of books on writing, Robert’s Rules of Writing: 111 Unconventional Lessons Every Writer Needs to Know is quite unique.  Robert Masello draws on his many years of experience as an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the author of over twenty books published by mainstream houses and translated, to date, into nineteen languages, Robert Masello addresses all the issues that confront, and all the problems that beset, writers of all stripes.

In this book Robert Masello reminds the author that weather you are working on a a novel or a script, a memoir or a blog, an epic poem or a newspaper piece, you’re going to have to find the best way to express yourself clearly, persuasively, and you will need to entertain your readers.    In order to do this you will have to find your own personal voice, which is actually a lot harder than it sounds.  And you will need to use that unique voice to bring to life your story, your thoughts, and your opinions, to the many readers out there that you’re eager to reach; with complete candor and welcome irreverence, Robert’s Rules of Writing offers the inside knowledge that will help you do just that.   As provocative as they are amusing, these rules are purposely designed to challenge the old axioms and get you thinking afresh about your work.

This book includes over a hundred but pithy takes, in which Masello guides you over hurdles, around obstacles, and through the seemingly insurmountable barriers to completion and ultimately publication of your writing.  This book is lively, thought provoking as well as funny.

I give Robert Rules of Writing five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!