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He’s an amazing writer. I couldn’t put this book down when I first read it. At the time I sent him a message saying that it was the best technical book I’d ever read and his response was along the lines of “thanks! It’s the best (though, only) one I’ve written”. I’m glad that’s no longer true.

Even reading his writing about writing risks reducing you to tears.

http://journal.stuffwithstuff.com/2020/04/05/crafting-crafti...

This guy really deserves an award. I wonder decades from now, how many people would look back and say how much these books have influenced them.

> This guy really deserves an award.

I have been amply rewarded by both sales and really really nice words from people over the years, so I think I've got more awards than anyone could ask for.

What's interesting is how circular the process is. If my first book hadn't been successful, I certainly wouldn't have written my second book, so I owe its existence to many other people.

You might enjoy this discussion https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22788738