Writing is often hard, even for professionals, so one should approach it "bird by bird" with perseverance. That's Anne Lamott's approach to both writing and life. She says the key to success is often not stressing over the mission and dividing it into mini-steps, completing it step by step, or bird by bird, as her father calls it.

The book is a guide and memoir. And I'll remember Lamott's work for her genuinely honest insights, not writing-focused practicality.

Overall, an amazing read for writers seeking comfort and honesty, but a one-time read.