The Writing Life

Annie Dillard's The Writing Life is a luminous, compact meditation on the craft and character of writing, blending sharp observation, personal anecdote, and aphoristic insight to explore the solitude, discipline, risks, and small joys that shape a writer's days. Dillard moves between practical counsel and metaphysical reflection, offering memorable images and tough-minded encouragement for anyone who wrestles with words. Sold by HarperCollins Publishers, Nov 12, 2013.