I LOVE that this was written in parable form! It made learning so enjoyable. I wish all writing books were like this. Not only did I get to learn about writing fiction, I was reading fiction, without all the cryptic deconstructing you have to do with a regular novel.

I looked at the snowflake method briefly before, but didn't really understand it, so I kind of passed it by. I've been writing for a while, but honestly have been unable to find a groove. I started out pantsing, but it's easy to become lost in the story or stuck or where to go next. Then I tried planning, but I easily fizzed out on that, mostly abandoning the outline as problems arose with the planned story. The snowflake method has blown my mind. It's like writing and planning all at once, with none of the time-wasting and none of the drudgery. After reading this book, I'm more enthused than ever to get back to writing, and even rewriting. I need to deconstruct some old stories and fix them, but I'm confident I will be snowflaking from here on out. It's just right. :D

Quick review for a quick refresher read. I picked this up as my first read of the year because of some of the goals I'd set for myself in the new year. Granted, I have my own method of writing that I follow with composing a novel, but I always like to look at other methods and processes, and see how they may work for me.

I've known about the Snowflake Method for a while now, but this was my first time perusing this little book with its creative explanation of it. I liked it, even if sometimes the method of explaining the concept was a little convoluted. It did a decent job of summarizing key points at the end, and showing how the author used his own method to plot the story given in this guide. I liked the step by step application, and no doubt I'll refer to it when I find myself needing a visual example of how this method is applied.

Overall, a valuable read.

Overall rating: 3/5 stars.