There are two books on writing that truly inspire me: this one and Telling Lies for Fun and Profit by Lawrence Block. I keep them both at hand, and when my passion flags, I pick one of them up and read it, and they refuel my flame.This is really a collection of essays, mostly from introductions to other books. However, don't let that detract from their message. To write you must, simply, write. Write until it hurts, and don't stop just because you feel insecure.Bradbury's style won't work for everyone. He uses free-association to begin his stories. He simply types a word and goes from there. Not all of us can do that, but his passion and love for his work comes through the pages. He also encourages writers to find their own voice through practice, and to write until grammar and story structure become unconscious.This is a relatively quick read and one that will remain with you long after you finish it."Now, go, and do likewise."