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"Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow is one of the best books on writing I've ever read. It's also the funniest by a country mile." -Richard Russo, author of the North Bath trilogy
The long-awaited craft book from Steve Almond, based on three decades of writing, failing, and…
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1 author picked Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Most writing books all seem preachy: Do this, and you'll "succeed." Steve Almond uses examples to draw conclusions that can help all writers—while giving us greater perspective as both writer and reader.
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Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…
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