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If You Want to Write [Kindle Edition]

Brenda Ueland
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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This ebook is complete with linked Table of Contents making navigation quicker and easier.

For most, the hardest part of writing is overcoming the mountain of self-denial that weighs upon the spirit, always threatening to extinguish those first small embers of ambition. Brenda Ueland, a writer and teacher, devotes most of her book--published back in 1938, before everyone and their goldfish got their MFA's in creative writing--to these matters of the writer's heart. Still, the real gift of the book is Ueland herself: She liked to write, she didn't care what anyone thought, and she had a great sense of humor. You're simply happy to hang out with her. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Ueland argues that anyone can write well once the imagination is freed from self-consciousness, anxiety and fear of failure. This is a fresh and vivid approach to creative endeavors.

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Discusses writing and the creative process by encouraging freedom and truthfulness in written expression in order to avoid automatic, uninteresting compositions.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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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17 of 17 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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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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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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 1 month ago by Michael LR
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 4 months ago by Rachel Taylor
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 6 months ago by Rana
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 7 months ago by PillBlast
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 9 months ago by Patricia
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 15 months ago by spellingblogger
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 17 months ago by Dan
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 20 months ago by Captain Nemo
Words of wisdom for writers :-)
I bought this book from a shop in Hay-on-Wye earlier today and read it straight through in one go! As I am currently attempting to nurture my own writing ability, this was an... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by E. King
Excellent book.. really inspires you to write.
I'm only 4 chapters in but already I'm amazed at how contemporary this book is, given that it was written over 60 years ago. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by P. Craig
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This quiet looking and thinking is the imagination; it is letting in ideas. &quote;
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