The book is a guide to writing and life in which the author shares her personal insights and practical advice on the craft of writing. Through a series of anecdotes, reflections, and suggestions, she addresses various aspects of the writing process, from the importance of getting started with "shitty first drafts" to dealing with writer's block and the emotional rollercoaster that writers often experience. The author emphasizes the value of writing as a way to understand oneself and the world, and encourages writers to take it "bird by bird," or step by step, focusing on small, manageable tasks to overcome the overwhelming nature of the creative process.

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