This book put some things forth about writing in a straightforward manner and helped me not overthink certain things about writing. I think the most valuable thing for me was the different authors and works mentioned as examples of great writing in this or that way, and so I'm looking forward to reading those. This book in itself was not inspirational, making me think "I just want to write right now!" which would be a great thing for a book addressed to writers, you know, but anyway.