Pushman frequently uses the same passages from certain texts to illustrate that chapter’s particular lesson. One issue How to Read Like a Writer has, however, is repetition.
These chapters guide the reader with some excellent bite-size analyses of each area of writing whilst the activities are thought-provoking enough to help the reader retain the knowledge. It’s a practical text that discusses topics including ‘pace,’ ‘theme,’ and ‘setting’ in sufficient detail, before assigning the reader a handful of post-chapter writing activities. But what exactly does this mean in practice?įortunately Erin Pushman has assembled a plethora of examples in this short but concise handbook. If you want to be a writer, you need to read more – according to conventional wisdom.
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