Letters to a Young Writer: Some Practical and Philosophical Advice by McCann, Colum

From the bestselling author of the National Book Award winner Let the Great World Spin comes a lesson in how to be a writer--and so much more than that. Intriguing and inspirational, this book is a call to look outward rather than inward. McCann asks his readers to constantly push the boundaries of experience, to see empathy and wonder in the stories we craft and hear. A paean to the power of language, both by argument and by example, Letters to a Young Writer is fierce and honest in its testament to the bruises delivered by writing as both a profession and a calling. It charges aspiring writers to learn the rules and even break them. These fifty-two essays are ultimately a profound challenge to a new generation to bring truth and light to a dark world through their art.Author: Colum McCannPublisher: Random HousePublished: 04/04/2017Pages: 192Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.30h x 5.10w x 1.00dISBN: 9780399590801Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2017Library Journ