Great book for Fathers Day. A witty survival guide for the modern flyer. Sky High Shenanigans is the mix of clever psychological tactics and razor-sharp humor—making it the absolute best companion for Dads next flight! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1834540089

I haven't read this one myself yet, but I've heard great things about Take Off Your Pants!: Outline Your Books for Faster, Better Writing. From what I've heard, the book focuses on building plots through character motivations, goals, flaws, and transformations rather than relying solely on external events. 🌟 “The character’s flaw will shape every other aspect of your book. The flaw is the engine that drives your entire book, from hooking your reader’s interest to propelling the plot to its climax—so choose your flaw with care, and make it count.” 🌟“A tight pace has nothing to do with explosions or car chases. It has everything to do with creating a compulsion to keep on reading.” Many writers seem to find it helpful for avoiding plot holes and creating stories that feel more cohesive from beginning to end. A few things that she covers are, ✍️ How to create a strong character arc ✍️ How to outline without feeling boxed in ✍️ How to avoid plot holes before they happen ✍️ How to make sure every scene serves the story It's definitely on my reading list, and I thought I'd share it here in case anyone has read it. If you have, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 📖✍️

🌟 "So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?" This is a great book. This book shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. It discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need to live our most creative lives. It's absolutely worth a read. Another quote that I love ⬇️ 🌟 "I believe this is one of the oldest and most generous tricks the universe plays on us human beings, both for its own amusement and for ours: The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them. The hunt to uncover those jewels — that's creative living. The courage to go on that hunt in the first place — that's what separates a mundane existence from a more enchanted one."

🌟 “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a shitty first draft. I think perfectionism is based on the obsessive belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right, you won't have to die. The truth is that you will die anyway and that a lot of people who aren't even looking at their feet are going to do a whole lot better than you, and have a lot more fun while they're doing it.” ― Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird I love this quote; it's so refreshing. It takes all the pressure off and gives you the space to create, explore, and play. This book is overflowing with gems. Definitely worth a read.👌

📖 Has anyone here read 'Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need'? I’ve never actually read it myself, but I hear it's good, especially when it comes to story structure, pacing, and understanding why certain stories work so well. 🌟 From what I understand, it breaks storytelling down in a practical way & teaches concepts like the "Save the Cat" moment (where the hero does something likable early on) I’m thinking about picking it up soon. Curious what people here think 🤔