One Year to a Writing Life

“A treasure trove of resources . . . designed to get writing and thinking started.” —Michael Steinberg, author of Still Pitching: A Memoir

Whether you are a writer of fiction or essays, or want to explore poetry or memoir, Susan M. Tiberghien's twelve fundamental lessons will help you discover and develop your own distinct voice. Tiberghien's inventive exercises focus on the processes unique to each genre, while also offering skills applicable to any kind of writing, from authentic dialogue to masterful short-shorts.

With vivid examples from literary masters such as Rainer Maria Rilke, Eduardo Galeano, May Sarton, Terry Tempest Williams, and Orhan Pamuk, One Year to a Writing Life is an essential guidebook of exercises, practical advice, and wisdom for anyone looking to embrace, explore, and implement creativity in everyday life.

“Example by example, exercise by exercise, month by month, One Year to a Writing Life is a gift of hope to those who know they are writers but can't find a start, a gift of replenishment to those who have been at it for years but are going stale, and a gift of pleasure for those who simply wish to read and enjoy these fascinating ruminations on the process of writing.” —Award-winning author Thomas E. Kennedy

“Tiberghien's book should give hope and useful advice to any late starter—or to anyone interested in writing. Both down-to-earth and impassioned, drawn from experience and wide reading, One Year to a Writing Life educates and inspires at once.” —Award-winning author Peter Meinke