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Posts Tagged ‘Anne Lamott’

The Best Writing Advice Ever

Posted by: claireflaire on: September 13, 2011

If you’re like me, you’re looking for words of advice–any kernel of wisdom to help you transform 250 pages of prose into a published novel. Writing a book is a long journey and the trek isn’t for the weak of heart. E.L. Doctorow likened it to “driving a car at night. You can see only [...]

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Roller Coaster Start: Half an Hour with Anne Lamott

Posted by: Ondine Brooks Kuraoka on: August 3, 2010

Near my writing desk, always at the ready, is a dog-eared copy of Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird. Also Operating Instructions and Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith. When I ‘m doubting my ability to write anything special or meaningful, I reach for these dear books (and some dark chocolate, of course) and give myself [...]

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