How to Write: Advice and Reflections
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Uniquely fusing practical advice on writing with his own insights into the craft, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Rhodes constructs beautiful prose about the issues would-be writers are most afraid to articulate:
- How do I dare write?
- Where do I begin?
- What do I do with this story I have to tell that fills and breaks my heart?
Rich with personal vignettes about Rhode's sources of inspiration, How to Write is also a memoir of one of the most original and celebrated writers of our day.
Richard Rhodes
Richard Rhodes is the author of numerous books and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. He graduated from Yale University and has received fellowships from the Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Appearing as host and correspondent for documentaries on public television’s Frontline and American Experience series, he has also been a visiting scholar at Harvard and MIT and is an affiliate of the Center for International Security and Cooperation at Stanford University. Visit his website RichardRhodes.com.
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Reviews for How to Write
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In "How To Write" author Richard Rhodes pulls no punches explaining the reality of being a writer. A sobering, yet practical book that will benefit all writing aficionados. The highlight of the book, by far, is the chapter on Editing which is- top notch. Here the author carefully unfolds the editing process in action, providing a glimpse into a sound, practical approach we can use in editing our own work. Kudos Mr Rhodes--fantastic book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is simply one of the best books on the craft of writing. One reason for this is the author is one of the best writers of non-fiction that I have ever read. Filled with great examples and references for writing and reading, the book covers the tools, voices, and research necessary for writing. He then spends two chapters outlining the process to take the tools and research and create actual writing. Beyond that the book provides guidelines and principles that may be applied to other areas of your life. This is a truly invaluable book for your writing and reading life.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rhodes delivers exactly what he promises: advice and reflections. He illustrates both with examples from his own work, sometimes detailed examples. If you like Rhodes' work, this is a great book to read. If you are a writer or aspiring writer, it is also a great book to read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Probably the best book on writing that I've read. Very clear, articulate and peaceful to read. Rhodes avoids the overwhelming nature of many books on writing and publishing.