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A short, vivid book of reflections on what it means to write
1989Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Annie Dillard describes the work of writing in short, striking chapters. She writes about her writing hut, her struggles with a manuscript and the strange moments that shape a writer’s days. The book is a quiet classic for writers.
Who will enjoy it
Writers and lovers of language.
What you will get
A short book that rewards slow reading.
The Writing Life Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Writing · Craft · Essays
Length
111 pages · ≈ 3 h
More about this book
Characters
Annie Dillard.
Setting
A writing cabin and a writer’s mind.
What makes it different
A lyrical, personal book about the writing life.
Feel
Lyrical, intense and reflective.
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