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More copies of this ISBN:Glimmer Train Guide to Writing Fiction #02: Inspiration and Disciplineby Su Burmeister Brown
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:7From one of today's most recognized literary journals, Glimmer Train7Features advice from some of today's most accomplished and respected fiction writers7Illustrated, gifty package will appeal to any writerThe Glimmer Train Guide to Writing Fiction series features the best content from Glimmer Train's "Writers Ask" quarterly newsletter. Writers Ask is for "those who are serious about writing." It's packed full of useful techniques, informed perspectives, and inspired nudges from accomplished literary writers and mentors — just the kind of company a writer needs. The second volume in the series, Inspiration and Discipline, features advice about finding ideas and developing a writing habit from a great list of writers including Lorrie Moore, Ha Jin, Robert Olen Butler, Richard Russo, Tobias Wolfe and more. Book News Annotation:In this 5.25x7.5" collection, Burmeister-Brown and Swanson-Davies,
co-editors of the literary short story quarterly Glimmer Train
Stories, arrange snippets from interviews with about 100 accomplished
contemporary authors who share their personal and philosophical
approaches to the more private aspects of their writing lives, such
as family support (or lack thereof), the use of autobiographical
material, what drives authors to write, and the responsibility of
writing. Brief excerpts from talks with 37 interviewers are arranged
in themed chapters on subjects including early roots, how reading
shapes writing, taboos and secrets, and writing as therapy.
Contributor and interviewer biographies are included, with b&w photos
accompanying many of the contributor biographies. Writers interviewed
include Amy Bloom, Kevin Canty, Siri Hustvedt, Sandra Cisneros, Annie
Proulx, and Paul Theroux.
Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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