Still Writing: The Perils and Pleasures of a Creative Life
Book • 2013
Still Writing is a blend of deeply personal stories, tales from other authors, and a searching look at Dani Shapiro's own creative process.
The book provides hard-won wisdom and advice for staying the course in a writing career, emphasizing the importance of courage, patience, empathy, and discipline.
It is divided into three parts: 'Beginnings,' 'Middles,' and 'Ends,' and includes practical advice, suggestions, and guidance valuable for aspiring writers.
Shapiro also shares stories about her family background, anxieties, and doubts, aiming to debunk misconceptions about the writing process and offer comfort to fellow writers.
The book provides hard-won wisdom and advice for staying the course in a writing career, emphasizing the importance of courage, patience, empathy, and discipline.
It is divided into three parts: 'Beginnings,' 'Middles,' and 'Ends,' and includes practical advice, suggestions, and guidance valuable for aspiring writers.
Shapiro also shares stories about her family background, anxieties, and doubts, aiming to debunk misconceptions about the writing process and offer comfort to fellow writers.
