Just finished this collection and wow, what a rollercoaster! Some essays hit me like a ton of bricks (looking at you, Elie Wiesel), while others felt like listening to someone's therapy session. But hey, that's the beauty of anthologies - you never know what you're gonna get.

Favorite moment? When Kurt Vonnegut compared writing to making love. Classic Vonnegut! Least favorite? That one essay that went on for pages about... honestly I still don't know what it was about.

Pro tip: Don't read this cover to cover. Dip in and out between novels. These bite-sized pieces are perfect for subway rides or when you're pretending to work but really just scrolling Twitter.

Would I pay full price? Meh. Found my copy at a used bookstore for $3 and that feels about right. But if you're an aspiring writer or just nosy about how creative minds work (spoiler: chaotically), it's worth a look.