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If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit [Paperback]

Brenda Ueland
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14 May 2010
In If You Want to Write, Brenda Ueland sets forth not just a philosophy about how to write or how to create, but also about how to live. Beginning writers will certainly be encouraged by Ueland's words, but even the most experienced have much to glean from Ueland's simple wisdom. "Everybody," writes Ueland in the opening chapter, "is talented, original, and has something important to say."

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  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: www.bnpublishing.net (14 May 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9650060286
  • ISBN-13: 978-9650060282
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.9 x 22.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 84,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Enormously inspiring 14 Mar 2005
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book was written in 1938 but it is timeless. I read it as an inspiration to start writing, but it is in fact a book about life in general. It makes you stop and think about how you are living your life and whether you are doing the thing that you feel most passionate about, whatever that thing may be. Brenda Ueland is an inspiration - there should be more teachers like her. I borrowed this book from a library but will be buying it and recommending it to anyone who cares to listen!
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By SasaJ
Format:Paperback
I work as a professional writer (journalism and copywriting mainly) but my creative writing took a nosedive years ago and I have been struggling to resurrect it for ages. Consequently, I am always on the look out for books which spark off the creative fire within, and needless to say my bookshelves are groaning under the weight of those which I have bought, read and not yet read over the years.

I stumbled across the reviews for this title and thought it was worth a shot, and have to say it is quite simply the best book on writing that I have ever read (and I've read loads!). It absolutely worked for me and I have spewed out thousands of words since I read it without stopping. They are not all necessarily good, but as the book explains, that's not the point.

Buy it now without hesitation, and get on with writing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Part of the list of book everyone should own 3 Sep 2009
By Steven C VINE™ VOICE
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Like one reviewer said, eventhough it's been written in 1938 this book is timeless.

I am writing as someone who's not a writter, English is not even my first language. I found this book really inspiring, it's not only about writing, it's about inspiration and how to express yourself in the more honest way.

writing is one of the most important skill, in your personal life and professional, this is definitely a classic to own.
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5.0 out of 5 stars never judge a book buy it's cover
Written with wisdom and generosity, the kind of book I will keep on my shelf as an old friend years from now.
Published 3 months ago by Singwah
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT
No practical writing tips, only philosophy of writing. Might be just fresh air but... I loved it, and it helped me through a bad writing period! Read more
Published 10 months ago by tar-alima
5.0 out of 5 stars Bypassing the explanative quagmire
I 'randomly' came across this book and it's reviews here a few months ago, it's cheap so what the heck I thought. Very Happy I did so. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Michael LR
5.0 out of 5 stars I also read this book in one go
I bought this book because I read 'The Artist's Muse', and Betsy Dillard Stroud recommended it.

It is a really lovely book, and the author looks at the world in a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rachel Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Encourages you to write
This book is not about how to write, it is more about about encouraging the reader to write or express their ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rana
5.0 out of 5 stars Most inspiring book that I ever read
This has been the most amazingly inspirational book I ever read. From the first page you just know that this book has a lot to offer to you both as a writer but also as a... Read more
Published 19 months ago by PillBlast
5.0 out of 5 stars P.A.J . Guernsey
Brilliant !! The author writes in her first chapter 'everybody who is human has something to express' How very apt that statement is. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute delight.
Thank you to all the reviewers who raved about this book. I bought it and love it. It is as relevant today as it was in the 30s. All teachers and writers should read it. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by spellingblogger
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok - a bit too serious
I did not enjoy this book.

It seems to make the whole art/craft of writing a bit too seriously.

Somehow it did not strike a chord with me. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2011 by Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful edition
I'm not commenting on the book - just this particular edition by BN publishing. I've never encountered so many typos in one book in my life. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2010 by Captain Nemo
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