"Belongs on every writer's bookshelf next to their copy of Strunk and White. You don't have to suffer for your art, and Cole will make you laugh out loud and nod in agreement as she explains why."--C. I. Dennis, author of the Vince Tanzi series "Brilliant, instructive, and witty . an essential read for everyone who wants to write or keep writing."--Gina Barreca, author of ten books and the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of English at the University of Connecticut "Joyful, tough-minded, and heartening, these pages offer encouragement to everyone from beginners to experienced writers. One of the best books for writers I've read in a very long time.

"--Cynthia Huntington, Frederick Sessions Beebe '35 Professor in the Art of Writing, Dartmouth College, and National Book Award finalist for poetry "A great deal of practical value for aspiring writers and seasoned authors alike."--Midwest Book Review "A humorous examination of popular writing that shows readers how their first drafts can lend to a process that increases creative impulses and finished products."--Donovan's Bookshelf.