Alan Ziegler's "The Writing Workshop Note Book" was a very true to writing and personal read for me. I liked both how he focused on the writing process as well as the natural process of critiquing. It's never easy for a writer to have his or her work under the lens, but Ziegler gives some practical tips on how to look at the process of critiquing as a constructive measure, and the importance of having a writing group/panel.The book is divided into a few parts: one that focuses on the process of writing and letting one's natural creativity take over as well as practical tips to take note from; one that focuses on the critiquing process and how to give and take constructive criticism, and the appendices, which have several of Ziegler's own influences.I didn't realize what a gem I'd checked out at the library, and now I know. It was a very helpful book.Overall score: 4/5
