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Dear writer : pep talks & practical advice for the creative life / Maggie Smith.

Summary:

Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts. Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781982170844
  • ISBN: 1982170840
  • Physical Description: xvi, 253 pages ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First Washington Square Press/Atria Books hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Washington Square Press/Atria, 2025.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 243).
Subject: Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Creative ability.
Authorship.
Genre: Informational works.
Self-instructional works.
Self-help publications.

Available copies

  • 2 of 5 copies available at Sage Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library 808.02 .S655d 2025 (Text) 37814003714384 NON-FICTION - NEW Available -
Southern Wasco County Library 153.35 SMITH (Text) 33892100873935 NON-FICTION Available -

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