Write Your Heart Out
is a combination
of writing exercises and prompts, direct instruction, examples
from published and unpublished texts, and personal reflections
on the writing process. It is appropriate for both beginning and
experienced writers. The early sections of the book are concerned
with discovering authentic subjects, writing with honesty and
authority, and developing the habits of a writer. As the book
moves on, McClanahan discusses writing as a method for navigating
challenging life passages, recording memories, expressing emotion,
building community, and transforming personal experiences through
the imagination. Finally, she looks at ways to revise and reshape
your writing for an outside audience, preparing your "private
I" to meet the public eye.
Read
an online interview about the craft of writing on Absolutewrite.com
