If You Want to Write
by Brenda Ueland · first published 1938
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Carl Sandburg called this book about art, independence, and spirit, "the best book ever written about how to write." Over 50 years since its publication, If You Want to Write continues to motivate aspiring writers.
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Amazon is sending me a copy. I hope it's as helpful as the classic "If You Want to Write" by Brenda Euland -- which was written in 1938, but has aged very-very well. Originally found this book via Guy Kawasaki on his list of great books for entrepreneurs & creative types.
on “A Classic 'Nontextbook' on Writing” ↗A time honored classic: If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland. https://books.google.com/books/about/If_You_Want_to_Write.ht... Another nice one is Stein on Writing https://books.google.com/books/about/Stein_On_Writing.html?i... Of course, what…
on “There Is No Handbook for Being a Writer” ↗I have not read it myself (yet), but Garr Reynolds (http://www.presentationzen.com/) recommends this one "Brenda Ueland: If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit". Maybe that helps.
on “Any ideas in helping to improve writing skills?” ↗