Re: OT: Books on writing?

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

I blush to recommend: "The Art of Nonfiction" by Ayn Rand (ed. by Robert
Mayhew). Some chapters are: "Choosing a Subject and Theme," "Judging One's
Audience," Creating an Outline," "Writing the Draft: The Primacy of the
Subconscious"--which last also stresses the idea you mention: don't edit
while you are drafting; she says, "keep your pencil moving." Then there are
chapters on editing and style.


--Harry

> Many XyWrite users appear to be professional writers. Writing is extremely
> painful and hard work (but is eventually rewarding). I constantly seek
> ways to improve.
>
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> I am currently reading the book "Writing on both sides of the brain" by
> Henriette Klauser. A wonderful and liberating book about managing
> creativity and the writing process. A central suggestion is to suspend
> one's critical faculties until there is something substantial to edit
> (even to the extent of switching the screen off while typing). Other sound
> suggestions also.
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> Have also ordered "Writing Under Pressure: The Quick Writing Process" by
> Sanford Kaye. Do not yet know what it is like.
>
>
> Are there any other must-have resources for technical writers out there?
>
> Valmond Ghyoot
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Harry Binswanger
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