Letters to a Young Writer: From the New York Times-bestselling National Book Award-winning Booker Prize-longlisted author of Apeirogon and Let the Great World Spin

Comprising fifty-two short pieces Letters to a Young Writer is a direct address to the artistic professional and philosophical concerns that can challenge and torment an author. Ranging from practical matters of authorship – such as finding an agent the pros and cons of creative writing degrees and handling bad reviews – through to the more joyous and celebratory this is an essential companion to any author's journey – and a deeply personal work from one of our greatest literary voices. ‘A warm open­hearted paean to the joys of writing’ Sunday Times ‘Practical writing advice meets a heartfelt love song to creativity’ Irish Times