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Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do
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Writing insights from twenty celebrated authors.
If the writer's journey fascinates you, "Why We Write" is like a backstage pass into the minds of successful authors. It's a revealing look that can enlighten your own path in writing or simply enrich your appreciation for the craft. The variety of voices and experiences make this book relatable and deeply motivational for both writers and avid readers.
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Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do
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ISBN: 9780452298156
Authors:
Meredith Maran
Publisher: Plume
Date of Publication: 2013-01-29
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
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Twenty of America's bestselling authors share tricks, tips, and secrets of the successful writing life. Anyone who's ever sat down to write a novel or even a story knows how exhilarating and heartbreaking writing can be. So what makes writers stick with it? In Why We Write, twenty well-known authors candidly share what keeps them going and what they love most—and least—about their vocation. Contributing authors include Isabel Allende, David Baldacci, Jennifer Egan, James Frey, Sue Grafton, Sara Gruen, Kathryn Harrison, Gish Jen, Sebastian Junger, Mary Karr, Michael Lewis, Armistead Maupin, Terry McMillan, Rick Moody, Walter Mosley, Susan Orlean, Ann Patchett, Jodi Picoult, Jane Smiley, and Meg Wolitzer.
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