"There are many worthwhile endeavors in Life. But writing is what I love to do, it is what I do, and it is what I am going to write about here." Author Robert Peate (The Recovery, Sisyphus Shrugged) takes the reader on his writing journey, sharing highlights such as his first poem, his first fiction, and his two favorite memoir pieces, as well as his advice for writer's block. In this small but insightful volume, Peate shares his thoughts and tips on writing fiction and poetry. Nuggets of wisdom include: Nuggets of wisdom include: "It's not what you write about, it's how you write about it." "Never allow yourself to think you know everything. You don't. I don't." "Don't write what you want your characters to say. Write what they would say." "Try to lift up your genre-and not just your genre." "Don't take advice."