Bird by Bird

by Anne Lamott

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Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird is a warm, funny, and deeply honest guide to writing and life. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Lamott teaches writers to overcome perfectionism, embrace messy first drafts, and find their authentic voice. These skills distill her wisdom into actionable frameworks for anyone who writes—whether professionally or personally—helping you break through blocks, develop compelling characters, and build a sustainable creative practice.

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Skills (4)

/shitty-first-draftsPart 1: Drafts

/one-inch-framePart 1: Focus

/character-developmentPart 2: Characters

/writing-routinePart 3: Routine

Installation

01Clone the repository

bash

git clone https://github.com/concaption/spellpages.git ~/.claude/spellpages

02Install the plugin

bash

claude plugin install ~/.claude/spellpages/content/books/bird-by-bird

03Start using skills

Type a skill command (e.g. /shitty-first-drafts) in Claude Code.

one-liner

bash

git clone https://github.com/concaption/spellpages.git ~/.claude/spellpages && claude plugin install ~/.claude/spellpages/content/books/bird-by-bird