The Writer's Home Companion: An Anthology of the World's Best Writing Advice, From Keats to Kunitz
by Joan Bolker
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May 15th 1997
by Owl Books
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Paperback, 288 pages
isbn
0805048936
(isbn13: 9780805048933)
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There are a lot of compendia of writing advice around. The Writer's Home Companion strikes a deeper chord than many because its editor, Joan Bolker--…more
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Read in September, 2009
Not much help here
This anthology is mostly full of average and uninteresting essays. I doubt it will inspire people to write. I found that it actually depressed me. It definitely is not the 'world's best writing advice' as the title states. For a more motivating and knowledgeable book I recommend The Creative Writing Coursebook, edited by Paul Magrs and Julia Bell.
This anthology is mostly full of average and uninteresting essays. I doubt it will inspire people to write. I found that it actually depressed me. It definitely is not the 'world's best writing advice' as the title states. For a more motivating and knowledgeable book I recommend The Creative Writing Coursebook, edited by Paul Magrs and Julia Bell.
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Read in January, 2007
recommends it for:
people love to or long to write
I have a friend who hates these "Writers on Writing" books, but I actually enjoy them and this one is probably my favorite. More than the inclusion of some of my favorites like Gloria Naylor, what I enjoy most about The Home Companion is the division into sections such as "Revision" and "Practice". I keep it right above my computer for quick reference if I ever feel stuck or uninspired.
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Read in January, 1999
recommends it for:
all creative writers
OK, "World's Best" might be pushing it, but this is a compendium of some durn good advice.
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