A guide to great writing, by great writers - from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary Beard.What makes great writing?This masterclass in craft from the writers and editors at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain's oldest literary magazines, offers an abundance of answers. An indispensable handbook for book lovers everywhere, whether student or master, this witty, wise and practical collection of new and classic essays includes:Alan Hollinghurst on the writer's voiceMary Beard on styleMartin Amis on biographyBlake Morrison on beginningAnd many more.In cheerful defiance of the AI machines that homogenize our words, these pages celebrate writing that's idiosyncratic, human: alive. With great writing, there's life in every word.
| ISBN: | 9780008836085 |
| Publication date: | 14th January 2027 |
| Author: | Camille Ralphs |
| Publisher: | TLS Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 112 pages |
| Genres: |
Writing and editing guides Literary companions, book reviews and guides Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Literary essays Usage and grammar guides Creative writing and creative writing guides Literature: history and criticism |
A guide to great writing, by great writers - from Alan Hollinghurst to Mary Beard.What makes great writing?This masterclass in craft from the writers and editors at the Times Literary Supplement, one of Britain's oldest literary magazines, offers an abundance of answers. An indispensable handbook for book lovers everywhere, whether student or master, this witty, wise and practical collection of new and classic essays includes:Alan Hollinghurst on the writer's voiceMary Beard on styleMartin Amis on biographyBlake Morrison on beginningAnd many more.In cheerful defiance of the AI machines that homogenize our words, these pages celebrate writing that's idiosyncratic, human: alive. With great writing, there's life in every word.
Life in Every Word features in the following genres: Writing and editing guides, Literary companions, book reviews and guides, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary essays, Usage and grammar guides, Creative writing and creative writing guides, Literature: history and criticism
Life in Every Word is available in Hardback
Life in Every Word was written by Camille Ralphs and published by TLS Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Life in Every Word has 112 pages
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