Letters to a young writer : some practical and philosophical advice / Colum McCann.
Letters to a young writer : some practical and philosophical advice / Colum McCann.
Letters to a young writer : some practical and philosophical advice / Colum McCann.
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Publisher
New York : Random House, [2017]
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G 2018/4142
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xix, 166 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: The Unsayable Ecstasies -- Letter to a Young Writer -- There Are No Rules -- Your First Line -- Don't Write What You Know -- The Terror of the White Page -- No Ideas Without Music -- A Hero of Consciousness -- Out from the Dust: Creating Characters -- Shaping the Truth -- Carry a Noteb...
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Publisher
New York : Random House, [2017]
Edition
First edition.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2017]
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Summary
"Drawing on the lessons learned throughout a distinguished writing career and nearly 20 years as a teacher of creative writing, McCann delivers a collection of essays that combines practical advice, creative inspiration, and a profound call to arms for a new generation of writers to bring truth and light to a dark world through their art. Addressin...
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Letters to a young writer : some practical and philosophical advice / Colum McCann.
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"National Book Award-winning author of Let the Great World Spin"--Jacket.
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G 2018/4142
Record Identifier
74VKVAQe0DaZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVAQe0DaZ
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ISBN
1443453153
9780399590801 (Hardback ; acid-free paper)
0399590803 (Hardback ; acid-free paper)
9781443453158
DDC
808.02
MMS ID
991024176984102626
