On Writing

Notes from the world of books, 1995-2012

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing, Fiction & Literature, Essays & Letters, Essays
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Author: Robert McCrum ISBN: 9780852655139
Publisher: Guardian Books Publication: October 22, 2012
Imprint: Guaridan Shorts Language: English
Author: Robert McCrum
ISBN: 9780852655139
Publisher: Guardian Books
Publication: October 22, 2012
Imprint: Guaridan Shorts
Language: English
Why do authors write? How do they go about it? What is good writing?In On Writing, Robert McCrum collects together his questions and reflections on the nature of writing from his Observer newspaper column. In them he explores the sometimes tricky relationship between writing and commerce, looks at the state of modern literature, and asks where great writing really comes from can it be taught, or is it borne out of author experience?A unique and informed view on writing and how it is affected by the shifting technological world we live in, On Writing is the perfect short read for those who love books, or are looking for a little writing guidance for themselves.On Writing is the companion volume to Robert McCrum On Authors and On Reading.
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Why do authors write? How do they go about it? What is good writing?In On Writing, Robert McCrum collects together his questions and reflections on the nature of writing from his Observer newspaper column. In them he explores the sometimes tricky relationship between writing and commerce, looks at the state of modern literature, and asks where great writing really comes from can it be taught, or is it borne out of author experience?A unique and informed view on writing and how it is affected by the shifting technological world we live in, On Writing is the perfect short read for those who love books, or are looking for a little writing guidance for themselves.On Writing is the companion volume to Robert McCrum On Authors and On Reading.

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