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Anne Lamott • Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
In these short essays, Annie Dillard – the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood – illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experiences while writing her works, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one... See more
In these short essays, Annie Dillard – the author of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and An American Childhood – illuminates the dedication, absurdity, and daring that characterize the existence of a writer. A moving account of Dillard’s own experiences while writing her works, The Writing Life offers deep insight into one... See more
Ten of the Best Books on Writing | Reading Room | Faber Academy
i now remember what it is like to be in 8th grade, comparing yourself to all of the other girls, everyone at different stages of puberty and maturity. some are the youngest and some are the oldest, experiencing the world for the first time vs. having seen it through the eyes of older siblings. small things can be isolating, and big things can feel ... See more