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Writers on Writing

A celebration of the act and the art of writing for practitioners, teachers, and readers by 25 established poets and fiction writers.

"We give ourselves over to what is by nature mysterious, imagining the unknowable, and then miraculously knowing by virtue of what is imagined," writes Tim O'Brien. From deeply personal perspectives, he and two dozen other established writers ponder the mystery of their art and such fundamentals as: What is a genuine writing impulse? Why does good writing work? How is writing learned? What is the role of craft and technique? Who is meant to be a writer? ow is close reading related to good writing? The volume is peppered with critical perspectives and practical advice, yet its special richness and inspiration lie in the wonderment and deep love for the act of writing expressed by each contributor. Each essay is a joy to read, blending storytelling, literary anecdotes gathered from a lifetime of avid reading, and the kind of shoptalk exchanged between colleagues. Writers will find here camaraderie and encouragement, teachers of writing will hear practical testimony to what works, and readers will come away with a renewed awe for the spell cast by good writing.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 306
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780874515602
  • Genres
  • writing, reference
  • Release date
  • 1991