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Consider This

Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different

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By: Chuck Palahniuk
Narrated by: Chuck Palahniuk, Edoardo Ballerini
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In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes for powerful writing.

With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with anecdotes, postcards from the road, and much more.

Clear-eyed, sensitive, illuminating, and knowledgeable, Consider This is Palahniuk's love letter to stories and storytellers, booksellers and books themselves. Consider it a classic in the making. Writing & Publishing Biographies & Memoirs Inspiring Witty Words, Language & Grammar Funny
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Praise for CONSIDER THIS
 "Reminiscent of Stephen King's On Writing in never failing to entertain while imparting wisdom, this is an indispensable resource for writers."
—Publishers Weekly
"[Palahniuk] reveals surprising humility [with] fresh and accessible ideas. Fans will appreciate the insight into his own work, especially Fight Club (1996), his tributes to friends and forebears, and how he delivers gracious and encouraging wisdom in his characteristically conversational style."—Booklist
"For that author who wants to expand his or her horizons and try something new, Consider This by Chuck Palahniuk is the book to pick up. Laugh-out-loud funny[...]there is a world of information in this small book."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}New York Journal of Books
"A book for those who want to learn to write dangerously, or perhaps just learn about the man who pioneered 'dangerous writing.' [It'll] inspire you try take a stab at telling your story."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Booktrib
"Tried-and-true practical advice for aspiring writers."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}USA Today
"A savvy teacher. [Palahniuk's] advice is highly detailed and practical."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Kirkus
"Grade-A prime Chuck Palahniuk."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Publishers Weekly
This book from Palahniuk is insightful."—p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'}Dallas Morning News
PRAISE FOR CHUCK PALAHNIUK:

"Chuck Palahniuk's stories don't unfold. They hurtle headlong, changing lanes in threes and banging off the guard rails of modern fiction... With his love of contemporary fairytales that are gritty and dirty rather than pretty, Palahniuk is the likeliest inheritor of Vonnegut's place in American writing."—San Francisco Chronicle
"One of the most feverish imaginations in American letters."
—The Washington Post
"Like Edgar Allen Poe, Palahniuk is a bracingly toxic purveyor of dread and mounting horror. He makes nihilism fun."—Vanity Fair
"Dark riffing on modernity is the reason people read Palahniuk. His books are not so much novels as jagged fables, cautionary tales about the creeping peril represented by almost everything."—Time
Practical Writing Advice • Engaging Personal Anecdotes • Brilliant Narration • Unique Writing Approach • Soothing Voice

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This book is perfect for people who want writing advice, but hate the type of advice that is typically given.

Palahniuk is relatable and practices the writing advice he preaches, even in the text itself.

Great writing advice

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This is the only writer's "on writing" book I wished had been longer! Chuck Palahniuk is quite a character but at the same time, he is a tremendously talented thinker, plotter, and writer. I'll have to admit that while his fiction is NOT my cup of tea, his talent is undeniable. This, in my humble opinion, is his best work to date.

And of course, you cannot go wrong listening to Edoardo Ballerini. I would pay to listen to him recite the U.S. Tax Code from 1954. He is the best audio book performer working today.

This is a must read/listen for any fledgling fiction writer. It is better than King's 'On Writing' or any of the other successful writer's tomes on what it takes to make a living in this racket.

Get it and enjoy it.

My favorite book "on writing" from a writer...

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I love this book as much as Stephen King's book On Writing and that is saying a lot. This book is entertaining plus it gives a lot of practical advice on writing, the kind you need to hear once you get past the basics -- it's the intermediate/senior course. I enjoyed the anecdotes -- they made listening to the book a treat. I have listened to it several times now and know I will listen to it several more times because there is so much good information in it.

Listening Again and Again

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This is a self help book riddled with heart and compassion. Forcing it on my loved ones has been awkward with fruitful results. I bought a couple printed copies and now sound like my strange Uncle handing out Dianetics.

I thought he wrote fiction!

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Just take it all in. And there is no rule against talking about this so put it out there.

Seriously Good

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