On Writing (and Writers): A Miscellany of Advice and Opinions

On Writing (and Writers): A Miscellany of Advice and Opinions

by C. S. Lewis

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208 pages~3.5 hr readPublished by HarperCollins PublishersPublished 2022-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're a writer wrestling with style and substance, and you want practical advice from someone who mastered multiple genres without sounding preachy.
  • You read voraciously and wonder what makes certain writers magnetic while others leave you cold, and you're curious how Lewis thought about his craft.
  • You appreciate Lewis's fiction or essays and want to understand the philosophy and discipline behind his best work.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're looking for a step-by-step writing manual with exercises and worksheets; this is essays and letters, not workbook material.
  • You find Lewis's religious perspectives distracting or off-putting, since faith underpins much of his thinking about language and meaning.
  • You prefer craft books written by contemporary authors addressing twenty-first-century publishing realities like social media or self-publishing platforms.

About this book

A collection of over one hundred excerpts from C. S. Lewis's letters, books, and essays on writing and writers. The selections range from short passages to full essays and cover Lewis's reflections on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to writing. The collection organizes Lewis's commentary across multiple genres and topics: good writing, fiction, poetry, writing for children, science fiction, Christian writing, persuasive writing, and other writers. Lewis addresses both the mechanics and style of writing, including the selection of adjectives, expression, connecting with readers, and principles of clear, impactful writing. The New York Times noted that while writing about writing is often ineffective, Lewis combines wisdom with an engaging style. The collection offers insights from one of the twentieth century's major public intellectuals whose influence remains relevant decades after his death.

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