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Take Joy : A Writers Guide to Loving the Craft

Paperback • 2006 • English

Take Joy : A Writers Guide to Loving the Craft

By Jane Yolen

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About the book

Many books on the writing life focus on the angst of the solitary craft as well as the strenuous discipline it takes to succeed. Enter Jane Yolen's inspirational guide Take Joy! This sweet, playful and sage book: shares the silver lining of the writing life; features the expert advice of Jane Yolen, America's Hans Christian Andersen ; and includes essays on plots, beginnings and endings, voices, point of view, writing poetry and more. This optimistic guide shines amidst the competition, as it ur...Show more

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9781582973852

Published year

2006

Language

English

Original title

Take Joy : A Writers Guide to Loving the Craft

Format

Paperback

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