Driven to Write

In this book of essays over 40 successful writers in varied fields âpoetry science the performing and visual arts psychoanalysis journalism literature and moreâ explore what drives them to write and to work at their craft. In contributions arranged under three headingsâ âœModels and Mentorsâ âœUrges and Traumasâ and âœEvidence and Experiencesââeach writer explores their personal understanding of writing as a psychological necessity. In varying ways these candid often emotional essays reveal a range of intimate mysterious and unpredictable purposes and motivations. Driven to Write provides fresh practical and imaginative approaches to literary art for aspiring and established writers alike. . Language: English