Listen to Me: Writing Life into Meaning

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Summary: BEST BOOK ON WRITING
Review: As a teacher of Creative Writing here in Annapolis, I've tried many textbooks. Most recently I've tried Stephen King's book on writing--but while it's a fascinating account of his automobile accident, it's not particularly useful for day to day teaching in a classroom. Lynn Lauber's book LISTEN TO ME is a remarkable work: short enough that students don't find it overwhelming. Each chapter is also followed by specific lessons. These are immensely valuable, and my students actually look foward to doing them. I highly recommend this title.

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Summary: REAL AND PASSIONATE
Review: At last here's a writing book that is real and passionate and written by someone who has actually written and published beautiful and memorable fiction. Lynn has taken the lectures from her UCLA writing class and expanded them into this wonderful book. I've read many books by and about writing, but this one rings with truth--the practical truth of real writer revealing the secrets of her craft. If you know anyone who is aspiring to write, this is the one book to buy.

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Summary: Succinct and Superb
Review: This is a beautiful and personal book on wriing. It's like having a mentor alongside you as you stumble and search for a voice. Terrific book. Personal, moving, and really useful. Highly recommended.