On Writing: Advice for Those Who Write to Publish (Or Would Like to)

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By George V. Higgins

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Presents a practical guide to good writing and reading for the talented but inexperienced writer seeking to publish.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0805011803

ISBN13:9780805011807

Release Date:January 1990

Publisher:Henry Holt & Co

Length:227 Pages

Weight:0.99 lbs.

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Authorship Education & Reference Language Arts Literature & Fiction Publishing & Books Reference Writing Writing Skills

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[...]four priceless things higgins taught me: (1) develop an ear for dialogue. (2) if your reading hasn't improved you, how do you expect your writing to improve your reader? (3) reading is a participatory sport. (4) you need data to write a story.

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