Favorite Author and Why

Usually I prefer to read fiction books, but the non fiction summer reading assignments have opened my eyes to have an interest in non fiction. Out of the books I read, I though Anne Lamott's writing style was the best. She is the writer of "Bird by Bird" and shares her personal experience and hardships of writing to help benefit and encourage young aspiring writers. Her witty and experienced tone automatically hooks the reader to read more and take her advice. I could always use writing pointers and thought it was considerate of her to share these experiences that have helped her grow as a writer.

The ways she writes is completely realistic and does not have a euphemistic tone that some writers have just to make their story happy. Although, her story/ life obviously has a happy ending because she is a famous published author she shares her hardest times which have show her true character and are really the most important times to grow not only as a writer but also a person.

I love the step by step advice she gives as to not overwhelm most people. One of the best things she tells us is to look at your story plot through a one inch picture frame. Don't get frazzled and really get into the details.