Nine Ways to Masterful Writing (A Guide to Fiction and Memoir)

Author and teacher Christine Walker considers writers and readers as participants and companions in a shared art form. She says, “We are all learners and experts, because we’ve long been reading and writing.” Her Nine Ways framework of essential elements, Mastercraft Juggling approach, and Mind Map visuals promote productive, associative thinking and discovery. She has designed the chapters to put your writer’s mind into play through personal narrative, craft discussion, and examples from masterful authors. She offers Writing Sparks activities for you to gain insights from your own work and hone your abilities for drafting and revision. She encourages you toward a productive writing practice, heightened purpose, masterful skills, and greater understanding of what it takes to complete and polish your distinctive book for publication. Wherever you are in your process, this book will help you fulfill your writing intentions, transform your stories, and continue to elevate your practice and career. Walker encourages you to “Do what you love so that you can do more of what you love.”