Letters to a Young Writer

Author Colum McCann shares advice for writers, covering every aspect of writing, including research, withholding judgment, struggling with failure, and finding an agent.

I received a review copy of the book from HarperCollins.

I admire McCann's writing and I'm also a writer, so this book is right up my alley. It's short and succinct, and ideal for beginning writers. More experienced writers who have studied the craft will find the advice more familiar, but it's still a valuable reminder of the craft lessons we've heard and may have forgotten. I recommend the book to all writers, especially those who are in the early stages of their careers.

My full review is here: Review of Letters to a Young Writer