Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow

By Steve Almond,

Book cover of Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow: A DIY Manual for the Construction of Stories

Book description

"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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Why read it?

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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