#writing_wednesdays Still Writing by Dani Shapiro

Recently (meaning in the past week) I read a book by Dani Shapiro titled "Still Writing." It was really a great read, and, being a writer, I could really relate. Of course, I don't have whole days to myself, and rather have a few minutes every here and there.

I read through this book in every possible second, eating up page after page. Shapiro knows the writing life so well! The book has many pros, but cons are visible. Swear words are scattered, but they exist, so it isn't exactly child proofed. Dani also talks about her life, which is a good thing most of the time. There is mature content mentioned several times. 

Now, if you want the rainbow. you have to take the rain (meaning those swear words and mature content), and this book has a big rainbow that you want to see, so just be mature and barrel through it. 

I really enjoy the  layout. The book is divided into three sections: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends. The sections have headings with simple names- names that tell you what is coming, but at the same time, they don't give it away. For instance, one of the 'chapters' is called Distance. At first glance, I have no idea what it will be about. Reading it, though for Distance it is difficult, you will see what it is all about. 

This book is a must read for aspiring authors, so get if from the library. I think that I will just keep it and pretend that I lost it so I can read it over and over again...