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Driven to Write : 45 Writers on the Motives and Mysteries of Their Craft

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In this book of essays, over 40 successful writers in varied fields --poetry, science, the performing and visual arts, psychoanalysis, journalism, literature and more-- explore what drives them to write, and to work at their craft.

In contributions arranged under three headings-- "Models and Mentors," "Urges and Traumas," and "Evidence and Experiences"--each writer explores their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. In varying ways, these candid, often emotional essays reveal a range of intimate, mysterious and unpredictable purposes and motivations.

Driven to Write provides fresh, practical, and imaginative approaches to literary art for aspiring and established writers alike.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781032850092
  • ISBN-10: 1032850094
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Publish Date: July 2025
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.56 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.88 pounds
  • Page Count: 182

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