I love books about the mechanics of writing. This is a great example of an easily readable, succinct guide that focuses on a little covered area of many stories, writing a great action scene. Christine is a self proclaimed "rental ninja" who explains in clear detail the essential elements of writing a believable, heart-gripping fight scene in any novel. Her advice is practical and includes several great exercises to prompt real thought about the aspects that might make your fight scene much stronger. My favorite piece of advice was to block out the fight using gummy bears and mark them in places they'd have been injured.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest opinion.