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Becoming a writer

by Dorothea Brande

Originally published in 1934, this is a book that doesn't show its age at all. The only thing that the author doesn't cover is computer use, apart from that her advice remains timeless. If you want to be a creative writer but are having difficulty writing then this contains good information about how to start. It's an inspirational guide and well worth reading for anyone who wants to write.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?