Still Writing

Who recommended it

1. 

   Maria Popova Writer and founder of The Marginalian

   Explicit recommendation

   Maria Popova named it as a book they have given as a gift more than any other, answering Tim Ferriss's interview question.

   The Unusual Books That Shaped 50+ Billionaires, Mega-Bestselling Authors, and Other Prodigies↗ Interviewtim.blog The Tim Ferriss Show · 10 Dec 2016 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 7 Best Books on Writing".

   The 7 Best Books on Writing↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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