Book description
1986 The Writer trade paperback, reprint. Edith R. Mirrielees (Stanford Reminiscences of the First Seventy Years at Stanford University). Notes from an experienced writer -- including examples from the author's own work as well as the work of students -- highlight an easily accessible beginner's guide to the art of…
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A sublime book by Steinbeck's teacher at Stanford. I made a tonne of notes and will use this as a reference for my work this year. Not one for beginners. She writes like a stern schoolmistress and there is no nonsense in her lessons. I'm going to re-read it asap.
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