Write It All Down
How to Put Your Life on the Page
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:26th Jan '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful guide helps aspiring writers navigate the memoir writing process. Write It All Down offers practical advice and encouragement.
In Write It All Down, bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink provides a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of memoir writing. She addresses the common fears and hurdles that often prevent individuals from sharing their stories, such as the worry that no one will care about their experiences. With empathy and insight, Rentzenbrink encourages readers to confront these challenges head-on, making the process of writing feel accessible and rewarding.
The book is enriched with contributions from renowned writers like Dolly Alderton, Adam Kay, and Candice Carty-Williams, offering a diverse range of perspectives on the art of storytelling. Readers will find practical advice alongside philosophical reflections, allowing them to understand the deeper motivations behind their desire to write. Write It All Down is not just a manual; it is an invitation to explore the healing power of writing and to find solace in the act of putting pen to paper.
Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, this guide provides the tools needed to overcome writer's block and self-doubt. Rentzenbrink's warm and encouraging tone makes the journey of writing a memoir feel like a shared experience, filled with support and understanding. Ultimately, Write It All Down serves as both a practical handbook and a gentle companion for those ready to share their unique stories with the world.
A gentle, wise and witty book that will take you by the hand and guide your words onto the page - I truly wish I'd read it before I began to write. -- Raynor Winn, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Salt Path and The Wild Silence
Cathy has an extraordinary gift for helping people tell their stories and you need this gently inspirational book in your life. -- Nina Stibbe, author of the award-winning Love, Nina and Reasons to Be Cheerful
A wonderful, inspiring and practical book . . . I recommend this book to anyone who wants inspiration, concrete tips and encouragement to write. -- Julia Samuel, author of Grief Works and This Too Shall Pass
Cathy is the person who first told me to write about my mental health when I was nervous to do so. She is a great writer herself and this is brilliant. - Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive
ISBN: 9781529056259
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 16mm
Weight: 176g
256 pages