Written is a valuable contribution to the how-to-write genre that meets writers--and would-be writers--wherever they live, and addresses whatever they are trying to write, and how they are trying to do so. With lighthearted but purposeful prose and a mix of detailed technical research, applied social and productivity science, author testimonies, inspirational quotes, and personal anecdotes, writing coaches Bec Evans (How to Have a Happy Hustle) and Chris Smith, founders of Prolifiko, have something to offer all kinds of writers across genres, ambitions, and skill levels.
From establishing productive, sustainable writing routines to a full-on dismantling of "the quantity myth," Written is full of success stories, cautionary tales, exercises, and advice from literary authors, commercial authors, nonfiction testimonial writers, academic writers, and more. Evans and Smith offer guidance for every challenge by cataloging the immensity of advice on writing; combing through information to separate fact from fiction; and offering sound, specific advice from conventional wisdom; their comprehensive approach ensures Written will have lasting value as a desk reference.
Last but not least, Evans and Smith impart a reassuring philosophy gleaned from years of practice and research. While recognizing that individuality is at the heart of writing--and that a personalized writing process is fundamental to all good work--Evans and Smith also emphasize that at the heart of a successful, replicable writing process is a strong system and an embedment, whether in a community of like-minded individuals or in routines unique to a particular place. --Walker Minot, writer and editor