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Making a Literary Life: Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers
 
 

Making a Literary Life: Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers [Kindle Edition]

Carolyn See
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"Be discrete. Be secretive." This is See's advice to would-be writers: don't talk about your dream of writing. No one wants to hear about it. But do write 1,000 words a day five days a week. And write a fan letter to a writer, editor, or agent each day, too, in the hope of good literary karma. The judicious and the quirky skip hand-in-hand across each page of this annoyingly flip yet unquestionably knowing take on the writing life by novelist and memoirist See, author most recently of The Handyman (1999). Gossip, snippets of autobiography, goofy examples of such mechanical concerns as points of view and plot, weird confessions, and reasonable and unrealistic expectations all jumble together in See's hectic yet shrewd, revealing yet maddening how-to book for aspiring writers. Literature's mystique is unshakable, and See's irreverent approach is bound to intrigue wanna-be writers. Donna Seaman
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This wonderful book manages to integrate perfectly advice to writers and would-be writers with delightful snippets from See's literary and teaching career she has authored nine books, teaches English at UCLA, and reviews regularly for the Washington Post. Mostly, this is a collection of anecdotes and name dropping (from her family and inner circle to well-known authors), and at times you'll feel as if you were listening in on one of her classes. See offers advice on how to write those "thousand words a day," behave like a writer, and get published after dealing first with myriad rejection letters. There are also sections on character, plot, and point of view, but don't think See approaches any of these topics in a formulaic way. She uses her wealth of experience to offer valuable, and sometimes hilarious insights into the writing process and the importance of revision. Whether you're a writer, a would-be writer, or just a reader who enjoys good writing, this book is a pleasure to read. Highly recommended. Herbert E. Shapiro, Empire State Coll., Rochester, NY
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • Dateigröße: 589 KB
  • Seitenzahl der Print-Ausgabe: 288 Seiten
  • Verlag: Random House (18. Dezember 2007)
  • Verkauf durch: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • ASIN: B000XUDGJ4
  • Text-to-Speech (Vorlesemodus): Aktiviert
  • X-Ray: Nicht aktiviert
  • Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen  Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
  • Amazon Bestseller-Rang: #147.506 Bezahlt in Kindle-Shop (Siehe Top 100 Bezahlt in Kindle-Shop)

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5.0 von 5 Sternen a life changer 14. Mai 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
This book is one of those life changing books that once you finish, you're never quite the same. Carolyn See gives her advice like an old friend that actually cares if you succeed in your ambitions; she believes in you.

Drawing from her personal experience as an author and a teacher, she shoots it straight and true and omits the typical pretentious tone normally associated with such books. It's a catalyst for a dream, and she takes your dream seriously.

Within its pages, there are rules of thumb, words of wisdom, and an uncanny insight into the life of a real writer; a real artist.

After reading her book, I sent Ms See the first thank you letter that I have ever written

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5.0 von 5 Sternen As much a guide to Carolyn See as to the literary life. 13. Oktober 2002
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As with another of my favorite books, the late Barbara Grizzuti Harrison's "Italian Days," Carolyn See's "Making a Literary Life" is as much about the author as it is about the stated subject. See's subject, of course, is how to make your way as a writer--not only how to write, but how to get your writing published and make your name known in the literary world. Some of See's advice--such as writing a thousand words a day, five days a week--is eminently sensible; some of it--such as writing cheery thank-you notes to editors who reject your work or reviewers who trash it--is a little more difficult to swallow. But See's basic points are indisputable: the only way to be a writer is to write; the Biblical wisdom of "a soft answer turneth away wrath" holds just as true in the literary business as in any other; being a literary genius doesn't give you leave to abandon common courtesy. Of all guides to writing, "Making a Literary Life" has to be the most flat-out fun to read. You get See's observations on the art of writing ("The passive voice is really good for only one thing: the weaselly notes in committee meetings where nobody wants to get blamed for whatever happened"). You get her first-hand testimony on the damage wrought when the people around you don't support your writing ("My first husband, an elegant, brokenhearted artiste, knew for a fact that if you were smart enough to want to write, you were also smart enough to realize the extent of your own mediocrity"). You get the scoop on the eccentric behavior of all the authors See has met, from Amy Tan carrying two lapdogs in her purse to Harlan Ellison's confrontation with a bookseller at a literary conference ("He howled like a castrated bison; she responded with shrieks from `The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'"). While See says at the outset that "Making a Literary Life" is intended for fledgling writers without connections to the literary world, I think the book is just as useful for journeyman writers (such as myself) who have published a book or two but have no idea how to break into the next level. Quirkily, entertainingly, Carolyn See gives us some ideas how to do so. She's the soft-hearted yet hard-headed friend all of us poor scriveners seek.
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5.0 von 5 Sternen A most excellent book for the aspiring writer 19. August 2002
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Do you want to learn how to `court' an editor? Want to learn how to get with the `IN' crowd within the literary world? Then this book is for you.

Writers, take note. This is another weapon/treasure to keep in your writing world's arsenal.

The upbeat note that it inflicts upon the reader/writer will not be soon forgotten. I'm still impressed with the way Carolyn See dishes out the information in this book. Not only does she give incredibly comedic, heroic and downright interesting information, but she follows most of these up with examples from her own life.

You can get to know your target editors by getting to know your target editors. Sound simple and redundant? It ain't. Amazingly, most of the things you'll need to succeed aren't necessarily in your desk or a computer file. They're in your head and your heart. And Carolyn See shows us how to tap into both areas.

Like `Bird By Bird' (by Anne Lamott), this book has earned a special place on my bookshelves.

A+ rating in my book!

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5.0 von 5 Sternen A "Must" for the writer's bookshelf 6. Januar 2003
Von Bonnie - Veröffentlicht auf Amazon.com
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Carolyn See is one funny, brave woman. Her experience as a writer and teacher, and even more importantly, her basic humanity shines through this crisp,easy to read slim volume that gives both practical advice (write 1000 words a day!) and a wise philosophical slant on what it really takes to be a writer. A unique combo from a woman who is as natural a teacher as she is a writer.

I've been a pro in the writing biz for over twenty years, and still found amazing bits of stimulating advice - as if from an older, wiser sister, ahead of me on the road, and oh, so smart.

This book works equally well for the novice looking for some tips on shaping a writing life, and for the more experienced writer who may long for a role model for facing some of life's toughest arrows. She delivers on all counts. Highly, highly recommended.

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