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Word by Word

By: Anne Lamott
Narrated by: Anne Lamott
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 Writing, like life, can be a difficult process, you just have to take it Word by Word. Provocative and witty, Lamott takes you beyond her book Bird by Bird and into her "writer's mind". She won't tell you about plot points or how to get published, because, frankly, she doesn't think they're important. Good writing, she says, slows you down, opens your heart, and arrives through your fingers, knowing what it's about. You'll learn how to keep things simple and how to write honestly about life, family, and friends.©1996 Anne Lamott (P)1996 Writer's AudioShop Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Witty

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  • Audie Award Winner, 1997, Educational/How-to/Instructional
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