Writing in a New Convertible With the Top Down: A Unique Guide for Writers

Bender, Sheila,Killien, Christi

ISBN 10: 093608538X / ISBN 13: 9780936085388

Published by Blue Heron Pub, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing in a New Convertible With the Top Down: A Unique Guide for Writers
• Publisher: Blue Heron Pub
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 093608538X
• ISBN 13: 9780936085388
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Book by Killien, Christi, Bender, Sheila

Review

Like the first edition, but with three new, post-publication chapters, this second edition of Sheila Bender and Christi Killien's book on writing inspires by example. The bulk of it is a series of letters between the two writers, in which they discuss life and writing and how the two overlap; the letters are interspersed with writing exercises that develop from the correspondence. The metaphor of the convertible is an apt one; like a Sunday afternoon drive, this book unfolds in an unhurried manner, with the lessons it offers washing over you like a soft breeze. The letters often sound contrived, cutesy, and overly simplistic, but there are some nice kernels of truth. Additionally, we see how empowering it can be to find a writing partner with whom to discuss the process, the rejection, the loneliness, and the joy.