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How to Be a Writer

67 Ratings

4.5

Duration
1H 15min
Language
English
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Non-Fiction

'Writing for me is the simplest and greatest pleasure in the world.'

How to be a Writer is peppered with nuggets of practical advice for every person who is aspiring to write and be published, all told in Ruskin Bond's characteristic understated, tongue-in-cheek, humorous style.So, what is it that a person requires the most to become a writer? A love of books, of language, of life, an observant eye and a good memory along with enthusiasm, optimism and persistence.This book is an exclusive glimpse into the writing credo of Ruskin Bond, an author who has had an incredibly successful writing career spanning over seventy years.

© 2021 Harper Children's (Audiobook): 9789354222122

Release date

Audiobook: 7 April 2021

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