Making a Literary Life Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers

Carolyn See is not only a wonderful writer she's a wonderful writer who wants you to be a wonderful writer as well. And in this wise, funny, and extraordinarily helpful book, she tells you exactly how to go about doing that. Part practical guide to getting the words and feelings down on paper and part inspirational cheerleading. Making a Literary Life runs you through the entire literary life cycle, from the decision to "become" a writer to the surreal ordeal of publishing your first work. Along the way. See explores such essential issues as how to find your subject and your voice; how to make rejection a learning process rather than a devastating event; why you should get in the habit of writing a daily "charming note" to some editor, publisher, agent, or writer you admire; how to get happily published; and how to survive (and enjoy) those necessary business trips to New York. With a lifetime of experience as a novelist, memoirist, critic, and creative writing teacher. Carolyn See knows intimately what it takes to live your dream. In Making a Literary Life, See has crafted a hands-on guide to literary success.See, Carolyn is the author of 'Making a Literary Life Advice for Writers and Other Dreamers', published 2003 under ISBN 9780345440464 and ISBN 0345440463.