The book reads like an academic journal or text and I like the simplicity of the prose. The sentences are short and written in a manner to be remembered. Nothing goes on too long, a benefit with an educational book. I thought the adversity part was a little egregious, but I do get the point of it. Whether it’s lists, font, each page has a lot of punchy points intended to be quoted down. Effective division is the cornerstone of the work. What are the key elements of a central theme, major concepts that correlate to a specific direction. An overview of readers and their investments is helpful to give people, I knew it personally, but like guides on oration, it is a great advantage to tie in what the author works on, but also the mindset and desires of the person who reads their work and aids them in turn. Everything I could have thought of, genre, characterisation, the necessity of the big idea are covered here in a level of consideration that I think will do the full book credit. I did find your work good, and I certainly do think it a very fine piece and worth the time for a writer or literary scholar to read.

A handy guide for all writers. This is a writing masterclass in a book. The Eight Crafts of Writing by Stefan Emunds is a must-have on the bookshelf for anyone who wants a succinct reckoner for basic principles of good writing.

This is a book worthy of study, with excellent insight and advice for the writer. Eight Crafts is a resource that should be in every writer’s toolbox, especially those serious about improving their craft.

The book is certainly worth reading and adding to your writing reading list as you endeavor to learn more about the craft. It makes some interesting points in reference to the psychology of reading and writing.

This book is great for aspiring authors.
This helps map out telling a story when you’re not sure what you want or how to get there.
I would definitely read other helps from this author as this was a help for me.