Views from the Loft:

A Portable Writer's Workshop

Edited by Daniel Slager

Founded nearly four decades ago by a group of young writers, the Loft has become our nation's largest independent literary center. The dream animating its inception—to build a community of writers and readers—has borne remarkable fruit, and today the Loft's community extends from its home in Minneapolis to writers and readers around the world. Gathering the collected wisdom of that community—from practical tips and suggestions to ruminations on the mystery of the writing process—this invaluable book provides writers everywhere with the tools and inspiration they need to thrive. Invigorating, insightful, and illuminating throughout, this portable workshop is essential for writers of all levels.

 

"Views from the Loft: A Portable Writer's Workshop is packed with inspirational, useful, and thought-provoking essays on the craft of writing by some of the best writers around." —Star Tribune "Views from the Loft: A Portable Writer's Workshop is a local collection of essays that gets inside the minds and hearts of authors and poets alike.  The all-star cast of writers, including Kate DiCamillo and Mark Doty, shares the trials and tribulations that paved the way to successful careers.  Some passages are clinical, while others are inspirational, but each will motivate you to pick up a pen and write." —MSP Magazine Marianne Combs of Minnesota Public Radio's "State of the Arts" blog calls Views from the Loft "35 years of literary wisdom."  Read the article

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