To be honest, I enjoy reading about writing much more than I actually write which is why it is not my dedicated profession. This book by an accomplished essayist and author, is probably the most common sense and practical approach to writing that I have ever read. Focusing on nonfiction pieces, this pulls the experience of the author, her students and editors to provide very good advice, not only on writing but making money from writing. So even though I probably won't start writing a publishable piece anytime soon, I will be checking out more of Susan Shapiro's writing. I received a complimentary ARC of this book through BookishFirst in exchange for an honest review.