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Reviews of Books for Beginning Writers

Reviews of books for beginning writers.
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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott's classic work is required reading for any writer starting out, or established writers who need inspiration.
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
A review of Natalie Goldberg's classic 1986 text on writing, another indispensable book.
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King shares the secrets behind his own prolific writing career.
52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity
A review of Jeffrey Yamaguchi's book, 52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity, a tool for infusing your life with art and creativity.
Julia Cameron's The Right to Write
Julia Cameron, a prolific writer of books about writing, reminds us why we started writing in the first place.
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