Why read Dear Writer?

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INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

New York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert'sBig Magicand Anne Lamott'sBird by Bird.

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life,…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Dear Writer as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kate Hopper

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This latest book by poet Maggie Smith is writing guide meets cheerleading section. I love the way readers get to see her poet's mind at work. And I love the way that this book gives us all, any reader, permission to claim the titles of poet and writer.

There are helpful tips here about the craft of writing, but for me, this book is, at its heart, about encouraging each of us to tap into the power of our own creativity. I love that.

From Kate's list on writing and inspiration by kick-ass women writers.