The Desire to Write
The Five Keys to Creative Writing
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:3rd Jan '19
Should be back in stock very soon
In this dynamic exploration of the discipline of creative writing, Graeme Harper departs from the established ‘how-to’ model in a personal manifesto which analyses why human beings are, and have long been, passionate about writing. Illuminating the five essential keys to creative writing, directly related to the desire to undertake it, Harper analyses creative writing’s past and ponders its future, drawing on theories of the self, cultural interaction, consumption and communication. Blending practice-based critical context with contemporary creative writing theory, this book is an ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of creative writing and literature. Lively and thought-provoking, it is an invaluable tool for all aspiring and established writers who wish to harness the positive effects of their craft.
A very distinctive book that foregrounds the relationship between the writer and their writing. The chapters afford real attention to key components of the actual creative process, considering a number of the rewarding aspects of writing. * Prudence Bussey-Chamberlain, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK *
The Desire to Write wisely answers an implicit question with firm advice and inspiring guidance. Both a philosophical inquiry and a practical resource, Graeme Harper’s book will serve well inside and outside the classroom. * Katharyn Howd Machan, Ithaca College, USA *
ISBN: 9781137519900
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 177g
134 pages