A good writer is first a good reader. Looking at craft from the inside, with an intimate knowledge of its range and possibilities, writers also make some of our most insightful critics. With this series we will bring together the work of some of our finest writers on the subject they know best, discussing their own work and that of others, as well as concentrating on craft and other aspects of the writer's world.
Please send new proposals to Haley Winkle, Acquiring Editor (haleywin@umich.edu).
On writing, researching, and tennis
Essays inspiring readers to take an innovative approach to writing
An accessible and personable guide to writing creative nonfiction
Collected essays on the persistence of preoccupation and the absence of theory
The first appearance in English of important prose works by poet C. P. Cavafy
A prolific, popular writer takes on everything from the 1940s to E. L. Doctorow to blogging
From one of America's preeminent critics and essayists, a new book in the series Writers on Writing casts new light on some of America's literary masters
One of the leading voices in Latino literature writes about his life and work
A collection of enlightening and entertaining essays and personal narratives on topics such as the craft of fiction, children’s literature, fairy tales, and art
A personal journey into the issues surrounding assisted suicide that covers the widest range of topics and positions on the subject
A collection of essays, written over twenty years, trace the author's literary temperament
