Several Short Sentences about Writing
- ISBN-10
- 0307279413
- ISBN-13
- 9780307279415
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 203
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Author
- Verlyn Klinkenborg
Description
A New York Times editorial board member and esteemed writing instructor counsels aspiring writers on how to move past conventional understandings about creativity, writer's block and other literary challenges to develop a greater understanding of how thinking, noticing and learning are integral parts of the writing process. 20,000 first printing.
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