'Rise of the Spider Goddess' by Jim C. Hines is a unique blend of humor and writing advice, where the author provides annotations to his own work, showcasing the pitfalls and lessons of early writing attempts. Readers found the book to be a mix of educational reassurance, witty annotations, and a humorous guide on how not to write, ultimately serving as a reminder that every writer starts somewhere and can improve over time.
The book is described as a valuable tool for aspiring authors, offering insights on grammar, plotting, world-building, and character development, all while incorporating jokes and references to popular media. Despite its initial shortcomings, 'Rise of the Spider Goddess' is praised for its entertainment value, snarky annotations, and the author's ability to poke fun at his own work while highlighting common writing mistakes.
From The Publisher:
In 2006, DAW Books published Jim C. Hines' debut novel Goblin Quest. But before Jig the goblin, before fairy tale princesses and magic librarians and spunky fire-spiders, there was Nakor the Purple, an elf who wanted nothing more than to stand around watching lovingly overdescribed sunrises with his pet owl Flame, who might actually be a falcon, depending on which chapter you're reading.This is Nakor's story, written in 1995 and never before shared with the world. (For reasons that will soon be painfully clear.) Together with an angsty vampire, a pair of pixies, and a feisty young thief, Nakor must find a way to stop an Ancient Evil before she destroys the world. (Though, considering the rel-atively shallow worldbuilding, it's not like there's much to destroy...)With more than 5000 words of bonus annotation and smart-ass commentary, this is a book that proves every author had to start somewhere, and most of the time, that place wasn't very pretty.
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