For A Writer

A guide to aspiring authors and a memoir of his own experiences, Bruce Meyer’s essay collection For a Writer is a tribute to bookmaking. Noticing the divide between established and fledgling authors, Meyer shares sage advice in ten riveting sections. Referencing literary figures throughout time and reflecting on encounters with authors, interns, and publishers, Meyer introduces us to writer’s craft. He claims that writing is not an art of perfection but one of learning, rejection, revising, and perseverance. Meyer discusses the difference between rejection and selection, the importance of writing your truth, and how to determine the right people to take advice from, all in a simplified and practicable manner. It is his hope to give young authors tangible ways to learn their craft, and he does so by drawing them into an age-old discussion about how to build a story. Meyer debunks writer’s block, manipulates time, and talks to characters, all while providing valuable insights into the writing process of his bestselling books such as Grace of Falling Stars and The Golden Thread. This book is an invitation to write your own story and share it with the world.